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VK04 HMG

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HMG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases drain hole noisey (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases drain hole noisey (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,671 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 29 Apr 2014 78,271 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,270 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,064 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,270 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,497 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 28,760 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 HMG is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK04 HMG registered?

VK04 HMG is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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