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YK04 VEA

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,960 mi
Last recorded67,960 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VEA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,960 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 67,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 55,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,955 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,277 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,321 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,323 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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YK04 VEA is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 YK04 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK04 VEA registered?

YK04 VEA is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is YK04 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 VEA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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