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SH04 BOU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,596 mi
Last recorded177,596 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 BOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 177,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 165,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 165,621 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 149,609 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 149,609 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 144,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 144,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,799 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Jul 2013 131,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 126,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 120,515 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 120,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,807 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 86,802 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,414 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

reverse lamp broken

water leaking from engine

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 BOU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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