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LY04 BLV

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 BLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,580 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 66,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 62,480 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to tyres and coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,820 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,781 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 43,748 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine torque link worn

Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,133 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release jammed (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,561 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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LY04 BLV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LY04 BLV, 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 LY04 BLV registered?

LY04 BLV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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