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KB04 MZD

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,673 mi
Last recorded146,673 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 MZD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,673 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 146,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively or support bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside headlamp not fully secure

boot laden preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2019 122,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 122,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,397 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge of the tread area.

Pass 21 May 2008 38,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test

Pass 24 May 2007 29,084 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 MZD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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