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HD04 VKN

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 VKN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,725 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 126,701 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,080 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 125,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 117,317 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 117,317 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,484 miles

Central exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 113,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 109,774 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 109,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake travel slightly high but still works to required brake effort

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot only secured with cable tie

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,948 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 93,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 42,611 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,540 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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HD04 VKN is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HD04 VKN, 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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HD04 VKN is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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