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SH04 BNJ

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,722 mi
Last recorded62,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 BNJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2016 62,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,929 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,091 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 48,204 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,312 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 16,153 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 16,025 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 13,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,875 miles

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

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

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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SH04 BNJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH04 BNJ, 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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SH04 BNJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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