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VA04 NJE

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,530 mi
Last recorded52,530 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 NJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,530 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil weep from gearbox

Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,053 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

slight oil weep from gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,912 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front flexi brake pipe clip missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both outer rear lamps have condensation inside

damage to o/s/r arch sill

Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,674 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,537 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,564 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,068 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,786 miles

Chip in windscreen outside zone A

Fail 30 Jul 2019 44,786 miles

Chip in windscreen outside zone A

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,717 miles

Chips in windscreen

Coolant level low & water pump leaking

Cut in OSR tyre outer wall - no chords showing

NSR outer edge & OSF inner edge tyres worn + 3mm each

Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,308 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear axle bushes perished

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Body damage

Fail 3 Aug 2017 40,308 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear axle bushes perished

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Rear Body damage

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,335 miles

both rear suspension coil springs rusty

dampness offside of power steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,781 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,574 miles

both rear coil springs are rusty

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is cut on the outer wall

slight oil leak/s

sticker in screen

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 29,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,125 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 27,124 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)

gash in outer sidewall of n/s/f

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,171 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,149 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 20,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,454 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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VA04 NJE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA04 NJE, 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 VA04 NJE registered?

VA04 NJE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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