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VK04 UJM

2004 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 UJM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad very low

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 90,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad very low

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 84,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2023 84,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 73,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil over maximum mark

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 13 May 2019 63,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 56,517 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 15 May 2017 48,038 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 48,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 41,490 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 41,490 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 34,686 miles

offside rear tyre starting to step inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 28,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,679 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,315 miles

diffculty in opening the bonnet, secondary latch needs adjustment.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 20,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,360 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 18,280 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,901 miles

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

small cut in nsf tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,382 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 UJM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VK04 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

VK04 UJM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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