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HV04 ECE

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,995 mi
Last recorded105,995 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 ECE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 105,995 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 105,995 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 104,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,333 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 98,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,272 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,736 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,420 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,621 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,621 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,283 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,792 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,013 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,233 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,925 miles

Offside bottom ball joint rubber split.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 60,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside bottom ball joint rubber split.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,413 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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HV04 ECE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HV04 ECE, 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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HV04 ECE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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