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SL04 XOU

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,251 mi
Last recorded106,251 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 106,249 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 8 Oct 2024 105,502 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,811 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,195 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2022 100,152 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,337 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 95,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,743 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 89,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brakepipes coated in grease

radiator damage

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,505 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edges 175/65/14

radiator has impact damage and seaping coolant

some brake pipes coated in grease, difficult to inspect

Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,646 miles

coolant residue round front of engine

fan belt perished

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2016 70,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant residue round front of engine

fan belt perished

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,887 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakepipes coated in grease

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,182 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,175 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,284 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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SL04 XOU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc 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 SL04 XOU, 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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SL04 XOU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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