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YK04 ECV

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ECV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,963 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,906 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear reversing light not working

Fail 14 Feb 2020 123,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,281 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 117,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 104,715 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 104,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 92,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,899 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 85,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,817 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 74,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads wearing low

Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,908 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,043 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,999 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

can not see brake pads and shoes

Fail 14 Dec 2009 53,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

can not see brake pads and shoes

Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,070 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 21,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,330 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YK04 ECV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YK04 ECV, 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 YK04 ECV registered?

YK04 ECV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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