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SG04 VGM

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,592 mi
Last recorded116,592 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 VGM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,592 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 111,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 104,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 95,673 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 91,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / beam axle corroded in appearance at both front mounting points - advise replacement . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / beam axle corroded in appearance at both front mounting points - advise replacement . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 91,379 miles

Nearside Coolant leak of engine has coolant leaking from the side of the cylinder head area- possible hose leaking.

Fail 20 May 2021 91,376 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Coolant leak of engine has coolant leaking from the side of the cylinder head area- possible hose leaking.

Pass 14 May 2020 91,187 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 91,184 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 89,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 86,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Slight oil leak from gearbox end cover

Pass 12 May 2014 68,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 61,400 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 54,655 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,802 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 VGM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG04 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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