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KB04 VCF

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 VCF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 133,199 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 133,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 127,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 125,140 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 125,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 122,928 miles

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

surface corrosion to under body of vehicle including fuel pipes etc

Fail 26 Jul 2022 122,928 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to under body of vehicle including fuel pipes etc

Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,125 miles

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

general surface corrosion to front & rear subframes and exhaust and fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,518 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 117,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 112,022 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,961 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,737 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,717 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,401 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,248 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,534 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,555 miles

advise o/s/f tyre as wearing bald on inner edge no corrds showing at time of test ,and depth 2mm

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 VCF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KB04 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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