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SA04 XGJ

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 XGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 121,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear bumper damaged

hand brake reserve travel close too limit

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper has slight damage

Fail 23 Aug 2019 117,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective frosty lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2018 111,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective frosty lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Bumper insecure front ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both frosty (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 104,721 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Bumper insecure front ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both frosty (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 97,525 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,292 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy when lock too lock

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,244 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy when lock too lock

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,386 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,500 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,500 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,961 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 XGJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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