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EA04 ZLE

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

118,607 mi
Last recorded118,607 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 ZLE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,607 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 118,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance only just met requirements requires repair /adjustment soon

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,628 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,858 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (transmission) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing belt area, possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 106,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (transmission) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing belt area, possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,465 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight exhaust leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,176 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

offside front washer part blocked

power steering rack damp

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2015 100,173 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

offside front washer part blocked

power steering rack damp

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,879 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,497 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 73,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,436 miles

n/s/ mirror cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,897 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,897 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,229 miles

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,229 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,265 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,362 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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EA04 ZLE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EA04 ZLE, 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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EA04 ZLE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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