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LW04 HTE

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,695 mi
Last recorded106,695 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 HTE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 106,695 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 106,692 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,475 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 104,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,851 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 1 Aug 2023 98,156 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,986 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 94,755 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,460 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,386 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,386 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,156 miles

Both the front tyres are worn thin on the extreme inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre is crenellated on the inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,156 miles

Both the front tyres are worn thin on the extreme inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre is crenellated on the inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,829 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 32,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,987 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,908 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 12,908 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LW04 HTE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LW04 HTE, 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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LW04 HTE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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