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YC04 HWE

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 HWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,362 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 86,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear axle bush) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 78,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear axle bush) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 78,451 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,760 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,754 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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YC04 HWE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YC04 HWE, 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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YC04 HWE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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