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SN54 GMU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,842 mi
Last recorded163,842 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 GMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 163,842 miles

Front grill wiring loom insecure

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

Rear wiper stalk sharp edge

Fail 21 May 2018 163,835 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front grill wiring loom insecure

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

Rear wiper stalk sharp edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 161,077 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 161,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hitting body (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 152,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view CRACKED (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective CENTRE (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 138,824 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 138,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 128,620 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 128,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,084 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 113,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,077 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 99,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,298 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 79,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,844 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2009 61,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,436 miles

power steering pip rusty

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 GMU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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