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SF04 LPU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 LPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2019 124,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2019 124,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,132 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

tested wet

Fail 27 Jan 2016 104,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

tested wet

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,510 miles

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

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

oil around engine

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,510 miles

oil around engine

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,895 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front to rear and both sides rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre tread splitting

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,158 miles

dampness around steering rack and gearbox

front suspention arm ball joint dust covers starting to split

handbrake cable corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroded

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

dampness around steering rack and gearbox

eml light on

front suspention arm ball joint dust covers starting to split

handbrake cable corroded

nearisde rear wheel binding

rear coil springs corroded

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

suspect coolent leaks from water pump area

tested wet

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,861 miles

Both front brake discs, pitted, will require attention soon.

Emissions only just within limits (lamp on)

Engine man, lamp "ON"

Slight bind on o/s/r brake.

Some rust on metal brake pipes, Will require attention soon.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 59,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,917 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LPU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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