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WL04 GFU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,776 mi
Last recorded125,776 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 GFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 121,543 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,145 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,955 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 111,951 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 107,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 107,564 miles

Clutch pedal mechanism worn

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s wheel bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal mechanism worn

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s wheel bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 101,052 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

Body damage to o/s/r door

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,496 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 96,783 miles

Nearside Rear spring damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear spring damaged

Rear exhaust brackets limited life

engine oil leak from oil filter

Fail 20 May 2016 96,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear spring damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear spring damaged

Rear exhaust brackets limited life

engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 21 May 2015 88,640 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 88,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 80,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,226 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,827 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 GFU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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