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FH04 WCL

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 WCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle bush prescribed area corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Jul 2022 119,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle bush prescribed area corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 112,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the inner edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp,but no visable leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion evident on the underside,including some components

no reverse lights

Fail 17 Jun 2021 112,563 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner front arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the inner edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp,but no visable leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion evident on the underside,including some components

no reverse lights

Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,039 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,039 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 97,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

slightly oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,364 miles

oil leak

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ( both rear ) (2.5.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( back box ) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ( both rear ) (2.5.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( back box ) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (both front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

oil lleak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (both front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

oil lleak

Fail 28 May 2015 88,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 88,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 85,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 83,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil filler cap loose

Pass 24 May 2012 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2012 78,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr cracked and perished

Pass 24 May 2011 69,650 miles

age related cracks in nearside rear tyre

age related cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 59,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 49,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 38,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,475 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 WCL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH04 WCL, 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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FH04 WCL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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