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WJ04 ERK

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,119 mi
Last recorded117,119 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ERK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,119 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rearn/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 117,119 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rearn/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread 2mm

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread 2mm

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,843 miles

both front brake pipes surface corossion

both front headlights slightly misted

both rear sections of main brake pipes surface corossion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,419 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,377 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge

slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

surface corossion to both front brake pipes

surface corossion to both main brake pipes

thermostat housing damp

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,377 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge

slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

surface corossion to both front brake pipes

surface corossion to both main brake pipes

thermostat housing damp

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,516 miles

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

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

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

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

thermostat housing damp

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,222 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,020 miles

both rear tyre cracking slightly on sidewalls

surface corossion n/s main brake pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre cracking slightly on sidewalls

surface corossion n/s main brake pipe

Fail 13 Aug 2010 58,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,430 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,739 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,864 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,757 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,740 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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WJ04 ERK is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ04 ERK, 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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WJ04 ERK is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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