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HC04 GCX

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 GCX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 58,717 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,931 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,767 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower rear gearbox stabiliser mounting is deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2017 36,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower rear gearbox stabiliser mounting is deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,478 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,219 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,513 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,200 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 17,200 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,389 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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HC04 GCX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCX, 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 HC04 GCX registered?

HC04 GCX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is HC04 GCX safe to buy?

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