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HW04 EKY

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,690 mi
Last recorded68,690 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 EKY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,690 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,132 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf outer edge wearing thin, and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 10 Mar 2025 65,132 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf lower arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf lower arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf outer edge wearing thin, and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 59,446 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 55,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,238 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 50,238 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,550 miles

All four tyres perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,549 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Nearside and offside front tyres cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 4 Mar 2015 36,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Nearside and offside front tyres cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,830 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,687 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,602 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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HW04 EKY is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW04 EKY, 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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HW04 EKY is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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