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YF04 VLU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,320 mi
Last recorded75,320 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,320 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper doesnt clear rear window

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 60,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,702 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 48,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 17,691 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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YF04 VLU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF04 VLU, 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 YF04 VLU registered?

YF04 VLU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is YF04 VLU safe to buy?

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