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HL04 ZPJ

2004 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda E Series121,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 ZPJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 146,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2026 146,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 146,106 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 146,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 135,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 131,912 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 130,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 127,514 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2020 127,481 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,909 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 121,875 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 116,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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HL04 ZPJ is a 2004 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 121,892 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 E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HL04 ZPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HL04 ZPJ registered?

HL04 ZPJ is a 2004 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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