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VE04 VAD

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 VAD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 102,456 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,711 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 100,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 98,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,828 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 95,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,849 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,574 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 77,536 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working water inside lamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 May 2019 71,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

lower engine stabilizer mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 63,896 miles

Coolant level low, radiator drain bung area damp

High level brake light inoperative

Off side front tyre worn right on inner edge

Rear number plate loose to off side

Pass 20 May 2017 54,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,986 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coolant level low

water pump leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,325 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,838 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,769 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,463 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,952 miles

n/s rear tyre tending to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,355 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,681 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 9,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,595 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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VE04 VAD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VE04 VAD, 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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VE04 VAD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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