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SW54 DVT

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,415 mi
Last recorded70,415 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DVT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 70,415 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/s and O/s No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 x nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills and arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2020 70,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills and arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,202 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,557 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,342 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front. (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,699 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,936 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,525 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 30,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,192 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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SW54 DVT is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW54 DVT, 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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What year was SW54 DVT registered?

SW54 DVT is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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