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LY04 GXM

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,248 mi
Last recorded129,248 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 GXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,248 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 129,248 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,366 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 120,366 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,190 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Nov 2023 108,190 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,362 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,452 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2018 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,072 miles

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Fail 14 Nov 2017 56,060 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,821 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,289 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,070 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 14,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,001 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 GXM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 LY04 GXM, 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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LY04 GXM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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