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LY04 GXU

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,379 mi
Last recorded158,379 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 GXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 158,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 151,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 147,881 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 147,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,818 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 131,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 131,971 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 131,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 117,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 106,267 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,554 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,851 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 GXU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

LY04 GXU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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