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ET04 GEK

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,421 mi
Last recorded40,421 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 GEK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 40,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 39,653 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 39,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 38,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,757 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,459 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,392 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,011 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 24,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,035 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,176 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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ET04 GEK is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 ET04 GEK, 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 ET04 GEK registered?

ET04 GEK is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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