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SP54 RGZ

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,226 mi
Last recorded68,226 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 RGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,226 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower under body undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,433 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,478 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,411 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,362 miles

Offside Front top strut bearing rough on steering lock to lock

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides quite weak in performance (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front top strut bearing rough on steering lock to lock

Rear hand brake just passes min limit could be a lot better

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,275 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 36,273 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 33,457 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,377 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 30,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,042 miles

tread wearing low on nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,376 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside main brake pipe corroded (3 places)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,935 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 12,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SP54 RGZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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