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YL04 YRC

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,185 mi
Last recorded77,185 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YRC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 77,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 62,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 34,746 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 34,742 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,365 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,411 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,668 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 22,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,943 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 YRC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YL04 YRC, 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 YL04 YRC registered?

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

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