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FT04 KVB

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KVB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 151,326 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 151,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 145,194 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 132,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 127,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has some slight damage on inner side wall

Fail 7 Jan 2017 127,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has some slight damage on inner side wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,832 miles

oil leak detected

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak detected

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,657 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,168 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,168 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,787 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,461 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,448 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 24,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FT04 KVB is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT04 KVB, 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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FT04 KVB is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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