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FX04 YBG

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YBG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 151,050 miles

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

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

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

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 144,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 139,220 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 139,220 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,058 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside mirror damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2022 135,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,192 miles

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

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2021 132,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,730 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 124,701 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,947 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,921 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,854 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,069 miles

Nearside Front tyer wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,069 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,718 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,068 miles

Slight roughness detected at n/s/r wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,068 miles

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

Slight roughness detected at n/s/r wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,955 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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FX04 YBG is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FX04 YBG, 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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FX04 YBG is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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