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VF54 BFZ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,774 mi
Last recorded116,774 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BFZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,774 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 104,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 96,112 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 96,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,887 miles

front wiper linkage has play in ball joints

Fail 2 Dec 2019 90,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper/bonnet area has temporary repair (tapped up)

front wiper linkage has play in ball joints

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,079 miles

Front Front wiper linkage excessive play

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

Rear exhaust has come off rear bracket

Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wiper linkage excessive play

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

Rear exhaust has come off rear bracket

Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,471 miles

Advise rear wiper blade split

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Sump area ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,471 miles

Advise rear wiper blade split

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Sump area ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,292 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak from top of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,277 miles

Exhaust noisy rear box slight corrosion (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 62,165 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 62,159 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,254 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,275 miles

near and offside front tyres starting to wear inner tread

Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,399 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,211 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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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VF54 BFZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VF54 BFZ, 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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What year was VF54 BFZ registered?

VF54 BFZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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