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YC04 NZA

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 NZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,659 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 78,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,976 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,647 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,154 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 65,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,264 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs excess wear

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,649 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 34,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,318 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 22,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 20,018 miles

radiator damaged

Fail 8 May 2015 20,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

radiator damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 16,880 miles

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,500 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,605 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 6,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 NZA is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YC04 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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