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FP04 VZL

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 102,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 100,780 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 100,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 99,388 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED

Fail 23 Mar 2024 99,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 98,016 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,015 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2022 96,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,749 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 89,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,704 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,827 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,798 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,791 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,823 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,716 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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FP04 VZL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc 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 FP04 VZL, 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 FP04 VZL registered?

FP04 VZL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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