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YC04 LYF

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,195 mi
Last recorded24,195 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 LYF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2023 24,195 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle

Pass 31 Jan 2023 23,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 21,611 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Surface rust on front sub frame & rear Axle

Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 19,346 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2019 18,423 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2018 16,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Fronts (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 14,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 13,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 12,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,776 miles

o/s wiper split

Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,751 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 8,676 miles

battery caps missing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,478 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 LYF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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