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FL04 FPE

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FPE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 132,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 132,835 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 132,060 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield rattling/insecure near backbox and the catalytic converter

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,625 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield rattling near silencer and near CAT

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 130,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield insecure/rattling near catalytic converter

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 130,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield insecure/rattling near catalytic converter

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,822 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 128,822 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Cracked/Damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,226 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,033 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 115,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 115,416 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside and offside (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 108,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,287 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 74,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side front drive shaft bearing rough

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,883 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

off side front drive shaft bearing rough

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jan 2009 48,720 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,356 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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FL04 FPE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FL04 FPE, 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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FL04 FPE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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