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PE04 TLF

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 TLF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,308 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 96,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Feb 2026 96,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Feb 2025 93,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front sub frame and rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 93,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front sub frame and rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,819 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 91,815 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,917 miles

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 88,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 7 Feb 2022 84,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,610 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn nner edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Top windscreen seal insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both front tyres heavily worn nner edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Top windscreen seal insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,392 miles

offside nearside rear coil springs have slight corrosion

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,040 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,492 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,010 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,106 miles

n/s rear tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,335 miles

n/s rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,508 miles

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

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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PE04 TLF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PE04 TLF, 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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PE04 TLF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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