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YA04 SYJ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,632 mi
Last recorded28,632 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 SYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 28,632 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Jun 2026 28,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,330 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel and brake lines covered in grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of flexible brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,584 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,909 miles

reverse lamp inop

Pass 3 Jun 2019 24,628 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 24,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,388 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 23,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,320 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,799 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlight aims on limits

Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 6,258 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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YA04 SYJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA04 SYJ, 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 YA04 SYJ registered?

YA04 SYJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YA04 SYJ safe to buy?

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