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VA04 VLR

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,706 mi
Last recorded58,706 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VLR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,706 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,614 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,626 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,626 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,209 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 49,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,292 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 43,292 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 40,196 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,196 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,339 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damage

rear bumper damage and loose

Fail 19 Jul 2013 36,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,653 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,653 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,445 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,609 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 VLR is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA04 VLR, 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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VA04 VLR is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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