2004 Mazda 2 · 3,450 MOT tests
2004 Mazda 2 reliability
2004 Mazda 2s fail 43.3% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 2 years (3,450 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 43.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 82,493
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,450
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.3%
- Suspension14.6%
- Brakes13%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.25%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.36%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.04%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.09%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.26%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.86%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Mazda 2 reliable?
2004 Mazda 2s fail 43.3% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 2 years (3,450 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.28% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.36% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Mazda 2 shows 82,493 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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