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PY04 HRJ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,915 mi
Last recorded129,915 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 HRJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,915 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front number plate damaged

Front wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 129,915 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front number plate damaged

Front wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,119 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and nearside front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working and nearside (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 118,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 103,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres very low on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres very low on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,867 miles

Front tyres worn, wearing uneven, inner edges, recommend replace & check/adjust wheel alignment.

Rear shock absorbers worn/weak, recommend replace.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres worn, wearing uneven, inner edges, recommend replace & check/adjust wheel alignment.

Rear shock absorbers worn/weak, recommend replace.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,753 miles

Cut in off side rear tyre

Worn tyre now on spare wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Cut in near side front tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 16,008 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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PY04 HRJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PY04 HRJ, 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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PY04 HRJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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