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SA04 RYJ

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,717 mi
Last recorded79,717 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 RYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,717 miles

coolant leak on engine

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak on engine

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perrished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perrished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe badly corroded and weak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main and short pipe from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main and pipe from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perrished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perrished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe badly corroded and weak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,991 miles

all brake pipes been greased

Fail 4 May 2015 65,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,644 miles

EML light on

Pass 2 May 2013 46,255 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 46,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,616 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,618 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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SA04 RYJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA04 RYJ, 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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SA04 RYJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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