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YY04 VZR

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,577 mi
Last recorded124,577 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 124,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 124,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 120,492 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 120,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,522 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,805 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 89,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along side of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has bend to inner rim

Fail 3 Nov 2017 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel has bend to inner rim

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,273 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 41,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,524 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,891 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre below limit on inner edge

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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YY04 VZR is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY04 VZR, 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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YY04 VZR is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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