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MC04 YCA

2004 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,070 mi
Last recorded138,070 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 YCA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 138,070 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 138,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 136,497 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 136,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 135,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 133,559 miles

rear middle seat belt missing

Fail 10 Nov 2022 133,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine fuel system (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear middle seat belt missing

Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,707 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 130,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,673 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,673 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 126,910 miles

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

both headlamp lenses misty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 124,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 119,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,229 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust in no fit state to carryout test (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 114,003 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,925 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

injector blowing at seal

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,167 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 22 Jul 2011 69,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2011 69,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,876 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jul 2010 56,876 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake pads starting to wear

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all steering an d suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,991 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 31,940 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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MC04 YCA is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MC04 YCA, 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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MC04 YCA is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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