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LY04 JZM

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,782 mi
Last recorded104,782 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 JZM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,782 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 104,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,406 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 100,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 100,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,180 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,180 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched Repositioned brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , wearing on outer edge , perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 62,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,560 miles

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

Oil leak ()

off side an near side rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,799 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2013
Fail 7 May 2013 55,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 51,914 miles

sump leak

wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2011 47,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 47,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 40,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,706 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 JZM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

LY04 JZM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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