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YG04 YKW

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YKW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 78,275 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 76,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

test in wet condition

Pass 17 Feb 2024 75,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,782 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SEAT ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 73,782 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SEAT ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 72,485 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 72,485 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 70,737 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 70,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 67,823 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 65,149 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 65,147 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 62,688 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear gearbox mounting slight cracks

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,701 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lens deteriated, may be causing a poor image.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 60,701 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lens deteriated, may be causing a poor image.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,527 miles

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

n/s/f headlamp aim was too low, no adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/f headlamp lens excessively deteriated, o/s/f lens slighty detreriated.

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,660 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has very slight cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,386 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 25,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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YG04 YKW is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG04 YKW, 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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YG04 YKW is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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