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VN04 BVD

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 BVD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 77,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,628 miles

brake pipes greased

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 68,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill where it joins the rear innerwing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill where it joins the rear innerwing. same area as the seatbelt failure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill where it joins the rear innerwing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill where it joins the rear innerwing. same area as the seatbelt failure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,598 miles

rear edges of sill starting to corrode.

rear tyres starting to show a little distortion (standing?)

steering a little stiff.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,714 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,967 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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VN04 BVD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VN04 BVD, 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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VN04 BVD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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