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SM04 BUU

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 BUU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 55,370 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,370 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,291 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 50,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 45,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and slight cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 45,685 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and slight cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,711 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,937 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,170 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,654 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 20,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,006 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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SM04 BUU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM04 BUU, 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 SM04 BUU registered?

SM04 BUU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is SM04 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 BUU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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