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DG04 MEV

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,550 mi
Last recorded74,550 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MEV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,070 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,070 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,727 miles

N/S/R TYRE WILL NEED CHANGING SOON AS SIDE WALL IS CRACKING

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 47,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,328 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,827 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,827 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,144 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,892 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)

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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DG04 MEV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG04 MEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 MEV registered?

DG04 MEV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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