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PL04 YBF

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,317 mi
Last recorded103,317 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 YBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,317 miles

Rear tyre at n/s cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,660 miles

Bottom ball joint dust covers cracking

Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Offside Rear Brake dragging

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,760 miles

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover worn

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover worn

Pass 7 Nov 2020 91,856 miles

Damage to front number plate

Pass 16 May 2019 87,862 miles

Corrosion on n/s front brake pipe

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 23 May 2018 84,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,947 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge o/s & n/s

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,271 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,468 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,669 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Play in front wiper linkages.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Play in front wiper linkages.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in front windscreen wiper mechanism.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in windscreen wiper mechanism.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,793 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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PL04 YBF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL04 YBF, 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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PL04 YBF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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