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VK04 BYB

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 BYB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 114,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE FUEL TANK, MARKED IN YELLOW. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO CYLINDER, MARKED IN YELLOW. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,263 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,687 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 54,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 38,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,746 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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VK04 BYB is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK04 BYB, 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 VK04 BYB registered?

VK04 BYB is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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