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SM04 VWU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,119 mi
Last recorded60,119 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,119 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,519 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,106 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 28,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 May 2009 25,789 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 25,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,963 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 VWU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

SM04 VWU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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