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WL04 GEU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,277 mi
Last recorded70,277 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 GEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,277 miles

Front Lower RADIATOR SUPPORT DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 70,277 miles

Front Lower RADIATOR SUPPORT DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,156 miles

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

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 29 May 2019 50,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant level low

Fail 29 May 2019 50,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 May 2018 41,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2017 31,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 13,297 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 13,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 13,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,078 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,096 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 7,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,670 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 GEU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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