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SO04 VXJ

2004 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,695 mi
Last recorded72,695 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 VXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,695 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre dot code 13

Fail 11 Jul 2018 72,693 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users too much black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge completely worn + dot code 13. 175/65/14

offside front tyre inner edge completely worn + dot code 13

offside rear tyre dot code 13

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,564 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,964 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 61,964 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front squeal from brakes during roller brake test advise further inspection

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread 09 dot code (175/6514)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,986 miles

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 56,986 miles

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

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)

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,868 miles

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

engine air intake pipe damaged and insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,944 miles

offside rear tyre at 2-3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,564 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,615 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,615 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front inner discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,189 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & pitted

front pads low

Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,187 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn & pitted

front pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing badly at outer shoulder

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,169 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 24,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s/r light cluster has water behind lense.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,853 miles

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

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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SO04 VXJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO04 VXJ, 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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SO04 VXJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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