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SL04 VVJ

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,950 mi
Last recorded60,950 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil filter leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,934 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,694 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 26,693 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,028 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,028 miles

slight knock at steering rack but serviceable

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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SL04 VVJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL04 VVJ, 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 SL04 VVJ registered?

SL04 VVJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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