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SJ04 LZB

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,502 mi
Last recorded113,502 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 113,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,866 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front top strut mount tight

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2020 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front top strut mount tight

engine oil level low

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,840 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,212 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,053 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 72,053 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,535 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,089 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 52,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,030 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,706 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,706 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,244 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 28,510 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 23,238 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,238 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,158 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SJ04 LZB is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SJ04 LZB, 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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SJ04 LZB is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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