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SM54 FTF

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,343 mi
Last recorded64,343 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 FTF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,343 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,957 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 63,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,448 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 63,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,183 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,891 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,358 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 55,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,577 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 52,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,196 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r door and rear quarter has slight damage

o/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated but not excessive

rear exhaust correded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,968 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 37,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,254 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 26,280 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,223 miles

discs corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall damage

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,311 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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SM54 FTF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM54 FTF, 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 SM54 FTF registered?

SM54 FTF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is SM54 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 FTF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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