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VF04 WBM

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,832 mi
Last recorded102,832 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 WBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,832 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 102,832 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,373 miles

Back ends of sills into arch areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle

Fail 6 Sep 2022 86,373 miles

Back ends of sills into arch areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,027 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 63,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,317 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 48,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,258 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,181 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 24 Jul 2008 19,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,634 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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VF04 WBM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VF04 WBM, 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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VF04 WBM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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