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HY04 VLV

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,610 mi
Last recorded110,610 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 VLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,610 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2024 110,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2023 104,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 104,243 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

play in wiper linkage

Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 92,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 86,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,489 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 72,489 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,734 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 55,694 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Slight oil leak under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,840 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 45,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre sidewall damage not down to cords

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,889 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage not down to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,800 miles

Front no plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn out inner edge.

Offside wiper split.

Stearing rack damp with fluid.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,243 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,302 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,949 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,030 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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HY04 VLV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY04 VLV, 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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HY04 VLV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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