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HC04 EOV

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 EOV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 102,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,465 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,579 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,700 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,698 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,454 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 58,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 79,894 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner side.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,160 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,918 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,500 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,160 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,781 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 17,778 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)

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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HC04 EOV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HC04 EOV, 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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HC04 EOV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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