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HW04 FVC

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 FVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 138,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 8 Dec 2023 138,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 7 Dec 2022 131,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,886 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,003 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 120,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,466 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,465 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))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,105 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers lightly perished

n/s drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 28 May 2016 85,213 miles

Gear box has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight roughness on rotation unable to identify as wheel bearing fault

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,338 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 62,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,593 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,593 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 51,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 35,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,652 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 FVC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HW04 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

HW04 FVC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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