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BL04 FUV

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,432 mi
Last recorded105,432 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,432 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside, cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 100,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 96,758 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 82,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,548 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,841 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,328 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 49,159 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 49,159 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,231 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,112 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,952 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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BL04 FUV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BL04 FUV, 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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BL04 FUV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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