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NH04 LPC

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 LPC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,587 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under body of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 82,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing effecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center pipe is blowing. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under body of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section has slight blow, has corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis areas have heavy surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 82,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section has slight blow, has corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Fitted new bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis areas have heavy surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,870 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 81,866 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle engine management light staying on, misfiring . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine only running on 3 cylinders. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper rubber torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 81,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,498 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 75,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 71,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 58,381 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 52,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,531 miles

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

coil springs corroded

handbrake travel getting high

nearside & offside front and rear brake pipes corroded

slight engine misfire

Pass 13 May 2015 45,585 miles

nearside & offside front and rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 13 May 2015 45,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside & offside front and rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 14 May 2014 41,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slight powdering up

slight missfire

Pass 8 May 2013 36,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,197 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front tyre 3ml

Pass 10 May 2011 25,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,611 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,700 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 15,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,965 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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NH04 LPC 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 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 NH04 LPC, 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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NH04 LPC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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