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BV04 HTU

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,520 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 88,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,955 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

Fail 19 Mar 2024 86,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,898 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

damage to near side body and sill,no sharp edges

Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,371 miles

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

front-to-rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front door + sill damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,962 miles

Central exhaust system corroded badly

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,249 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,864 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield loose rear

Fail 3 Mar 2017 74,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield loose rear

offside rear tyre underinflated

oil level just above min

power steering fluid level low

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump/ pipe (2.3.3b)

play in wiper linkage

water condensation in nearside rear lamp

Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,993 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both wheels bearings (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump/ pipe (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

play in wiper linkage

water condensation in nearside rear lamp

Pass 14 May 2014 67,785 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil level low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2013 65,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 May 2013 65,023 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 May 2012 62,543 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,116 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,501 miles

small cut in the nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,884 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,479 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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BV04 HTU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BV04 HTU, 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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BV04 HTU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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