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HW04 ELC

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 ELC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,260 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 18 Apr 2018 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 44,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition off both rear tyres, side walls becoming perished,

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,479 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,816 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 ELC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ELC, 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 HW04 ELC registered?

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

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