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VE04 DWU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 DWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,180 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

coolant level low

Fail 6 Dec 2019 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit + cracking/perishing also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

coolant level low

Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 82,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 82,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre getting low and perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,482 miles

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO FULL CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,504 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,416 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,161 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,027 miles

offside front and nearside front brake pads appear to be wearing low and discs lipped,recommend inspection

offside front tyre inner tread wearing low and nearside front tyre inner and outer treads wearing low and middle of treads on both tyres worn to 3mm(175/65r14 bridgestone)

Pass 1 May 2008 31,905 miles

Nail in osr tyre inner edge

Pass 4 May 2007 22,266 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 DWU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE04 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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