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SM04 VFK

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VFK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 85,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,085 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 59,103 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is cracking around inner and outer tyre wall.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,456 miles

exhaust rear box mounting poor.

Pass 6 May 2013 49,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 47,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,518 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 29,486 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 23,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 23,473 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 VFK is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

SM04 VFK is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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