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SG04 VDR

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,484 mi
Last recorded136,484 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 VDR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 136,484 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,682 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2017 120,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 105,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc,s rusty/noisey

os rear tailgate fog light/reflector lens broken (not showing white light)

rear exhaust box rusty (not blowing)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 91,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

front brake disc,s rusty/noisey

os rear tailgate fog light/reflector lens broken (not showing white light)

rear exhaust box rusty (not blowing)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 80,001 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 79,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,505 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking.

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 9 Jun 2007 16,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,896 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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SG04 VDR is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SG04 VDR, 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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SG04 VDR is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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