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SB04 MSX

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,228 mi
Last recorded97,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MSX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 97,228 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working correctly (1.7.5c)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 90,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 90,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 84,776 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 84,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 79,995 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,995 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 77,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 68,564 miles

heatshield above exhaust loose

Pass 22 May 2009 56,901 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 56,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 47,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2007 32,740 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 MSX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB04 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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