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YG04 PHZ

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 PHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,288 miles

engine noisy ??? timing chain area

oil leak to oil filter

wiper mechanism worn

n/s front wing damaged

n/s mirror unit damaged

o/s door handle damaged

toys hanging from interior mirror affecting drivers view = removed /

Fail 11 Jan 2013 89,288 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine noisy ??? timing chain area

oil leak to oil filter

wiper mechanism worn

n/s front wing damaged

n/s mirror unit damaged

o/s door handle damaged

toys hanging from interior mirror affecting drivers view = removed /

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,401 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,401 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheilds insecure = front and rear

Pass 29 May 2010 46,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 46,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YG04 PHZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YG04 PHZ, 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 YG04 PHZ registered?

YG04 PHZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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