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SN54 GKZ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,084 mi
Last recorded92,084 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 GKZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,084 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,837 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper broken

Fail 29 Jan 2024 89,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper broken

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,065 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,168 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 84,168 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,278 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 50,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,729 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 25,534 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,916 miles

Diesel leak from around injector(s) area

Fan belt slightly perished

Front wipers slightly streeking

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak from bottom of engine

Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,674 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 12,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,406 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,569 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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SN54 GKZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SN54 GKZ, 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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SN54 GKZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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