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AX04 LMV

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,697 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,697 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of exhaust gasses at the backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 93,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (nail in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (nail in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (near rear sub frame mounting) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing & cracking 175/65 x 14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,209 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 49,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,662 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 28,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 19,328 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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AX04 LMV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AX04 LMV, 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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AX04 LMV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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