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VE54 DJZ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 DJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 91,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining adrift from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear axle rusty

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,663 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 29 Feb 2024 90,655 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around coil spring top mounting location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around front suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around front suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,617 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,387 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,172 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine cover fitted obscuring some items

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated but doesn't affect light output

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front both offside & nearside tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,983 miles

Front registration has slight damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box rear mount broken, but not insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,974 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,974 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,558 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,554 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,101 miles

front wiper linkage loose but still clearing windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2011 56,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front wiper linkage loose but still clearing windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,261 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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VE54 DJZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VE54 DJZ, 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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VE54 DJZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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