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SL04 ZCS

2004 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,752 mi
Last recorded103,752 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda E Series121,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 ZCS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 103,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 96,046 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,052 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 86,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,114 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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SL04 ZCS is a 2004 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 121,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL04 ZCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL04 ZCS registered?

SL04 ZCS is a 2004 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is SL04 ZCS safe to buy?

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