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DE54 HCL

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 91,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 91,869 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 87,069 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 81,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 75,696 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 71,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 71,113 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 66,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,055 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 66,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,730 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,912 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f/ o/s/f tyres sidewalls cut

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2010 33,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,220 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 HCL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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