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SJ54 NLV

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,647 mi
Last recorded50,647 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,647 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps discoloured and deteriorating. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,599 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and slightly opaque.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 43,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and slightly opaque.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both handbrake cables deteriorating.

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 25,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 25,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 20,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 17,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 14,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 14,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 12,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 10,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 9,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,743 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 7,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 7,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 6,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,127 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 6,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 5,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 3,813 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 NLV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NLV, 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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What year was SJ54 NLV registered?

SJ54 NLV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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