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VU54 YPC

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YPC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,933 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

head lights lens need cleaning

Pass 15 Dec 2023 89,427 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars 195/50/15

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 74,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2020 62,939 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 62,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,636 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,074 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight covers faded and causing lack of light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking check

injector seals leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight covers faded and causing lack of light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking check

injector seals leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,379 miles

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

fuel injector blowing

Fail 28 Apr 2016 55,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

fuel injector blowing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,644 miles

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,713 miles

ns wing mirror surround broken

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,949 miles

coolant level low

Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,138 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,777 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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VU54 YPC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VU54 YPC, 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 VU54 YPC registered?

VU54 YPC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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