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SB04 MRV

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,306 mi
Last recorded74,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MRV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,306 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,881 miles

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,547 miles

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,154 miles

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,152 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,478 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at backbox (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,349 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,430 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls are perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,277 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 29,277 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,839 miles

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

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 9 May 2007 13,745 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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SB04 MRV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB04 MRV, 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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SB04 MRV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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