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PA04 MJF

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,893 mi
Last recorded136,893 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 MJF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wheel arch covers fitted all four corners

Fail 17 Dec 2020 136,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wheel arch covers fitted all four corners

Pass 4 Dec 2019 131,655 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 131,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above heatshield (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,860 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

n/s sill and door damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,955 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 49,946 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 49,648 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,853 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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PA04 MJF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA04 MJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PA04 MJF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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