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AO04 XET

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,132 mi
Last recorded133,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XET
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 133,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 130,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 125,938 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear brake performance is low

Fail 28 Dec 2023 125,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear brake performance is low

Pass 30 Dec 2022 115,255 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 115,255 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,804 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 91,652 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 91,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,716 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 81,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,558 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,176 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,166 miles

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

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

N/s/f wiper blade has split ends.

O/s/f tyre slightly eccentric.

Socket (tool) found in scuttle and left inside car.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,452 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

N/S/R tyre has 1.6 to 2.00 mm tread left recomend replacement very soon

O/S wiper blade has splits in it

O/S/R tyre only has 1.6 to 2.00 mm tread left recomend replacement very soon

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,119 miles

The n/s/r tyre has just 2mm tread left.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

The front brake pads look thin. Replacement recommended.

The n/s/r tyre has just 2mm tread left.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,236 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,268 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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AO04 XET is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO04 XET, 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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AO04 XET is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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