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FH04 RYB

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RYB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 144,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 144,376 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 132,920 miles

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel...

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to 3mm & less on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre... ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,189 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 112,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,565 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,672 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 88,892 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 88,890 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly faulty

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,116 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 53,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,941 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn near to wear limits.

Offside front tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,264 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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FH04 RYB is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH04 RYB, 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 FH04 RYB registered?

FH04 RYB is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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