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SP54 RFE

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 RFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,350 miles

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose loose in bracket

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,976 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 105,902 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,009 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various underbody area's and component's have corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2023 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various underbody area's and component's have corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear beam axle and mounting's have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

various underbody components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

various underbody components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,120 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Various underbody area's an component's corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 89,553 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 89,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 87,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,500 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 85,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 82,233 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 82,233 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 78,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2014 74,822 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

various underbody components corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 74,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

various underbody components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,969 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking within the tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,244 miles

engine oil on min

strong advise front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 45,244 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil on min

strong advise front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,820 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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SP54 RFE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 SP54 RFE, 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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SP54 RFE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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