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EU54 XUX

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,865 mi
Last recorded156,865 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XUX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 156,865 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 156,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 153,373 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 153,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 149,672 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 149,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,513 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 146,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 142,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 135,176 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 135,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 120,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,111 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,111 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,547 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,325 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,178 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,739 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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EU54 XUX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EU54 XUX, 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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EU54 XUX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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