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SM04 VEF

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,505 mi
Last recorded41,505 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VEF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 41,505 miles

Condition of exhaust

Slight play to steering rack ends

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 31,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,810 miles

o/s/r brake pipes slightly rusty. n/s/r shock absorber cover missing.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 11,153 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,941 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 VEF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

SM04 VEF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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