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YL04 WBE

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 WBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,305 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,864 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 117,864 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,085 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 98,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,640 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,294 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,292 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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YL04 WBE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL04 WBE, 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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YL04 WBE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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