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WU04 EVP

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,365 mi
Last recorded121,365 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 EVP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both rear coil springs slight corroded

brake caliper retaining clip missing

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,862 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge poor condition not showing ply or cords

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 108,828 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge of tyre worn less than 1.0mm very poor condition (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat sheild loose

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,410 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2022 103,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,860 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,480 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 86,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 78,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit deteriorated

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

coolant level low

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear light unit deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant level low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

coolent below minimum

cut n/s/f tyre side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,969 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,225 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,216 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 18,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WU04 EVP is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU04 EVP, 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 WU04 EVP registered?

WU04 EVP is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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