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HG54 GUX

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,327 mi
Last recorded78,327 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 GUX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,327 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,916 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,710 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 73,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 72,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,461 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 71,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe rubbing on fuel tank

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 71,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe rubbing on fuel tank

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,461 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,567 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,928 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 37,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,135 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,347 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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HG54 GUX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HG54 GUX, 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 HG54 GUX registered?

HG54 GUX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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