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BN04 VPA

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,731 mi
Last recorded86,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,284 miles

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

1 litre of engine oil and 1/2 litre of coolant added to avoid damage during emissions testing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,576 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wall damaged but not through to cords/ply

nearside rear tyre rubber cracked/deteriorated

offside rear outter light unit contains water but still functioning correctly

offside rear tyre rubber cracked/deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,446 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,179 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,179 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travle

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,682 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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BN04 VPA is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN04 VPA, 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 BN04 VPA registered?

BN04 VPA is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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