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DE54 HCK

2004 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,282 mi
Last recorded44,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HCK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 44,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 44,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 43,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 43,300 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 42,973 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 42,971 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 42,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front top rear under car. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On Steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 42,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From wheel cylinder to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From wheel cylinder to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front top rear under car. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On Steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,686 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion handbrake cable

Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,999 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,984 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,452 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer deteriorated but still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,324 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,710 miles

rear seats folded down seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,253 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 20,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 16,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,416 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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DE54 HCK is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE54 HCK, 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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DE54 HCK is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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