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SM04 VFH

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,296 mi
Last recorded42,296 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VFH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,296 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 42,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,198 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,905 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,899 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,388 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall,cracking on outer edge of tread and wearing on inner edge of tread

surface cracks on offside front tyre outer edge of tread and wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall,cracking on outer edge of tread and wearing on inner edge of tread

surface cracks on offside front tyre outer edge of tread and wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,634 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,088 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,084 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

evidence of slight wheel bearing rumble developing from front of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,213 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 32,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,429 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 VFH is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM04 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

SM04 VFH is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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The MOT history for SM04 VFH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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