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HW04 GKE

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,701 mi
Last recorded45,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 42,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,557 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour covered with paint (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front gearbox drive shaft oil seal weeping

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,498 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,494 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,853 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 37,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,091 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 35,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,702 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,949 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 15,933 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,946 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 GKE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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