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KB04 FEV

2004 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,533 mi
Last recorded122,533 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 FEV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,533 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,521 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 98,521 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,904 miles

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,260 miles

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

parking brake: parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Dec 2015 90,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake: parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,543 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,768 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,165 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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KB04 FEV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KB04 FEV, 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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KB04 FEV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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