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RE04 HKL

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,351 mi
Last recorded98,351 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 HKL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,351 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 98,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,272 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,802 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,374 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,928 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 62,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polished lense (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,904 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn down on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn down on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,862 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 May 2013 54,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 54,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 52,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,648 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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RE04 HKL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 RE04 HKL, 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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RE04 HKL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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