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VK04 UJR

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,780 mi
Last recorded32,780 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 UJR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 32,780 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 30,356 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 28,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 27,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2010) 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2010) 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 27,612 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2010) 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2010) 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 26,221 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 26,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing/cracking + sml sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail yellow chalk repairable ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box sml leak

Pass 21 Oct 2019 23,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edges + sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside corner of bumper slightly loose on n/s front & rear

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box sml leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges+sidewall damage

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 22,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges+sidewall damage

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

NSF tyre - outer sidewall cut/damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,423 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Parking brake cable retaining gromit through suspension mount broken/perished.

Offside Condensation within tail lamp lens.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 19,423 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim well above top line and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim well above top line and dazzling. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake cable retaining gromit through suspension mount broken/perished.

Offside Condensation within tail lamp lens.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim well above top line and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim well above top line and dazzling. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,285 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 19,285 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,367 miles

osf tyre has age related cracking/11yo

Fail 6 Nov 2014 17,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre has age related cracking/11yo

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 11,883 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,277 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 10,276 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,038 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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VK04 UJR is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VK04 UJR, 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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What year was VK04 UJR registered?

VK04 UJR is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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