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SF04 LOJ

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 LOJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,549 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 114,546 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 107,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 107,260 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,364 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

injector possible seal leak couldnt inspect without dismanling

offside front wheelbearing slight noise

oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,162 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 92,162 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,536 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,959 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 71,951 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,175 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,790 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,413 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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SF04 LOJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF04 LOJ, 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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SF04 LOJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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