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ML04 AXM

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,420 mi
Last recorded98,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 AXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 98,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 98,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 96,944 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,043 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,635 miles

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

Coolant leak Front of the engine

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front constant velocity joint clip slightly loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 82,635 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Front of the engine

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front constant velocity joint clip slightly loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 79,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 73,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,159 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 21,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,755 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,304 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 21 Aug 2007 8,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,350 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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ML04 AXM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML04 AXM, 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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ML04 AXM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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