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VE54 MHL

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,383 mi
Last recorded68,383 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 MHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,383 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 67,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 58,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,586 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,167 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S lens deteriorating/clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,445 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,610 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,734 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,888 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,398 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,688 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)

Oil Leak at the back of the engine above the PAS pump

Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,211 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,643 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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VE54 MHL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE54 MHL, 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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VE54 MHL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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