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SM54 OAN

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,085 mi
Last recorded93,085 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OAN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,085 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 93,085 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 93,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 90,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2022 90,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,409 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,949 miles

Nearside headlamp lens poor condition giving a weak pattern

Offside headlamp lens poor condition giving a weak pattern

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber very soft

Offside Rear shock absorber very soft

both headlamp lens giving poor beam pattern

Fail 14 Oct 2015 59,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front imbalance of 36% max permisiable is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber very soft

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber very soft

both headlamp lens giving poor beam pattern

Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,881 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,261 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,650 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 25,647 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,245 miles

exhaust brackets rusting

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

tyres deteriating in the centres of the tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,049 miles

cut in side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2009 16,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cut in side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2008 10,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 5,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 5,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 OAN is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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