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VA04 YPD

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,022 mi
Last recorded85,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 YPD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,022 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 85,020 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 74,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,224 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 69,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,289 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jun 2018 41,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,231 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 33,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,001 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,908 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 27,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,004 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 22,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,445 miles

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 18 Jul 2007 14,400 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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VA04 YPD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VA04 YPD, 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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VA04 YPD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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