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FB04 UDE

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,922 mi
Last recorded88,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 UDE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 82,446 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,711 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,390 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 58,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,365 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,179 miles

Front brake discs worn and front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Dec 2016 50,179 miles

Front brake discs worn and front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,529 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY N/S/R WHEEL.

N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT+WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 47,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT+WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,202 miles

DAMAGE ALL TYRE VALVE STEMS.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 46,202 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

DAMAGE ALL TYRE VALVE STEMS.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,847 miles

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK?O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,754 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,750 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,572 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 37,572 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,027 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,201 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 33,196 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,373 miles

advise grease seeping out d/shaft gators advise to tighten clips

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,847 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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FB04 UDE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FB04 UDE, 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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FB04 UDE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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