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SL04 YBM

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 100,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 92,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,574 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise(engine oil leak)

advise(front discs surfaces corroded)

advise(head light lens beginning to deteriorate)

Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working trailer board (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise(engine oil leak)

advise(front discs surfaces corroded)

advise(head light lens beginning to deteriorate)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,937 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,637 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,927 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 69,927 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2015 64,969 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,969 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,813 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,339 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 42,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,723 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

offside front wiper blade torn

slight tread shift at nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

offside front wiper blade torn

slight tread shift at nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,800 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 YBM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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