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WU04 EWM

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,890 mi
Last recorded36,890 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 EWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 36,890 miles

Advise slight corrosion coil springs

Pass 17 Jul 2025 35,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 34,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 34,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,549 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 32,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,511 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 30,511 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 29,475 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 May 2018 28,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 27,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,576 miles

slight perishing offside rear tyre side wall

Fail 11 May 2016 25,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

slight perishing offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 18 May 2015 24,090 miles

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

advise all four tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 16 May 2014 22,491 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,338 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,196 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 16,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 14,388 miles

cracks o/s/rear tyre

n/s/front worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,400 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 12,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 EWM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WU04 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

WU04 EWM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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