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WL04 GEK

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 GEK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 82,656 miles

O/s outer cv gaiter deteriating

Pass 6 Feb 2025 72,267 miles

Engine coolant leak

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

Fail 6 Feb 2025 72,267 miles

Engine coolant leak

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

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,428 miles

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,428 miles

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 49,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,921 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 2,476 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,410 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 10,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,431 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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WL04 GEK is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL04 GEK, 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 WL04 GEK registered?

WL04 GEK is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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