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VE04 DWN

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,797 mi
Last recorded160,797 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 DWN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 159,464 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 159,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2017 151,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 144,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 144,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 139,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight wear on engine/gearbox mounting and study bar bushes

Fail 12 May 2015 139,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2014 130,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 130,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

One bulb not working in registration-plate lamp.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,779 miles

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

One bulb not working in registration-plate lamp

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 116,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

One bulb not working in registration-plate lamp

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sign of oil leak from engine.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats in the stowed position

stone chips in screen

Fail 21 Apr 2010 74,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats in the stowed position

stone chips in screen

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,031 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,357 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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VE04 DWN is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 VE04 DWN, 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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VE04 DWN is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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