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CX04 VKM

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 VKM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 151,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component insecure Rack boot end loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Weaker than it should be (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Milky glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Milky glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Most painted but some have rust (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade unserviceable

Pass 30 Oct 2023 149,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most painted, undersealed or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper has some damage

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Paint lost and rust setting in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bothrusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe starting to rust ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber hardened (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber hardened (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion under paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both have paint loss and rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 149,311 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most painted, undersealed or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Bumper has some damage

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Paint lost and rust setting in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bothrusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe starting to rust ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber hardened (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber hardened (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion under paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both have paint loss and rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,095 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened No paint left and rust getting a grip (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler rusting ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Damp at lower rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corrosion has a grip at rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 146,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened No paint left and rust getting a grip (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler rusting ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Cluster loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Damp at lower rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corrosion has a grip at rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Water under spare wheel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Case broken leaving sharp edges ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 136,904 miles

Both the rear inner and outer sills have corrosion started at the aft ends

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Many areas under body and under bonnet have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged To casing ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Main HP pipe is rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 136,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both the rear inner and outer sills have corrosion started at the aft ends

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Many areas under body and under bonnet have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged To casing ()

Offside Rear Outer Cluster has water inside

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Main HP pipe is rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes greased and some rust on front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Mirror case broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes greased and some rust on front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Mirror case broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 114,178 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Opening handle loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes starting to corroide (front to rear) and others covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes starting to delaminate

both rear coil springs corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,651 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 98,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,542 miles

nail in osr tyre inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,541 miles

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

nail in osr tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,047 miles

surface corrosion underneath vehicle chassis/suspension etc

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,378 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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CX04 VKM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CX04 VKM, 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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CX04 VKM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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