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SJ54 NLF

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NLF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 87,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 84,298 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 May 2017 84,295 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 May 2017 84,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,212 miles

front wipers smearing slightly and linkage worn

Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly and linkage worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,232 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,160 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,160 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Mar 2013 46,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,479 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,370 miles

both front tyres cut on sidewalls, nearside close to cords

Fail 13 Sep 2007 5,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,750 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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SJ54 NLF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ54 NLF, 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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SJ54 NLF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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