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SG04 VHL

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,633 mi
Last recorded105,633 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 VHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,633 miles

centre exhaust rusty

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 85,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 17 May 2013 85,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

175/65/r14t Both front tyres close to the legal limit.

Both front brake disc severly lipped and scored.

Both rear tyres cracking. N/s/r close to the legal limit.

Clucth and brake pedal rubbers wearing.

Corrosion located on both rear coil springs.

Exhaust centre heat shield loose but not insecure.

O/s/r light lens damaged but not displaying white light.

Slight play located within n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,055 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear lens, bumper and panel os rear

slight brake bind on n/s front and o/s rear

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,577 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,314 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 VHL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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