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VN04 EKL

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 EKL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 96,148 miles

Engine oil leak (Front/back of engine)

Rear tyres cracking inside tread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,610 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS A FLAT SPOT ON THE INNER RIM

Fail 1 Jun 2016 87,593 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS A FLAT SPOT ON THE INNER RIM

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,079 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2012 75,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,105 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 20 Apr 2010 53,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small chip in windscreen (at very bottom not in drivers view)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,264 miles

small chip in windscreen (at very bottom not in drivers view)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,758 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,750 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,283 miles

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

osf seatbelt twisted at floor mounting

osf tyre worn inner edge and side wall cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2008 332,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf seatbelt twisted at floor mounting

osf tyre worn inner edge and side wall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,682 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 EKL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VN04 EKL, 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 VN04 EKL registered?

VN04 EKL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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