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SM54 HBP

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 HBP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

different size of tyres fitted on seperate axles

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,868 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,391 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 73,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,082 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe greased

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,983 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 48,982 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,998 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,936 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 21,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres worn to legal limit.

Passenger,front wiper blade torn.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,465 miles

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

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 HBP is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBP, 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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SM54 HBP is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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