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SM54 HBU

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 HBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,850 miles

o/sr tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/sr tyre worn at edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,747 miles

rear exhuast rear mounting deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,521 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside front droplink damaged due to broken spring

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,291 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 HBU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM54 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

SM54 HBU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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The MOT history for SM54 HBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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