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ST54 JCJ

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,524 mi
Last recorded86,524 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 JCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar safety device damaged towbar damaged (6.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f abs wiring insecure

rear bumper damaged

rear underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (26% imbalance) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,006 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tow bar bracket deformed but no tow bar fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tow bar bracket deformed but no tow bar fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2017 79,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tow bar bracket deformed but no tow bar fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced almost to excess (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tow bar bracket damaged - bar removed

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 73,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,332 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,332 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,176 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 61,176 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,831 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 53,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,925 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,799 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,309 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 22,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,750 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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ST54 JCJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST54 JCJ, 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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ST54 JCJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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