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OE04 BKU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,480 mi
Last recorded75,480 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 BKU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,480 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 71,203 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 71,203 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front spring (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 70,507 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,524 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 66,851 miles

clutch slipping.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,412 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,105 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,537 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 16 Apr 2008 20,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,968 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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OE04 BKU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OE04 BKU, 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 OE04 BKU registered?

OE04 BKU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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