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KD04 YAY

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,621 mi
Last recorded193,621 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 YAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 193,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 183,504 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 183,504 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 167,528 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

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

both Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

Fail 16 Oct 2023 167,528 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

Pass 10 Nov 2022 158,825 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 148,471 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 148,391 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 141,030 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 141,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 128,924 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low

Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

kat lazy to operate

oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,605 miles

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

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

water leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,790 miles

child seats rear/nsf

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 78,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2013 71,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,003 miles

front tyres on limit/worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,534 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 19,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,335 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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KD04 YAY is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KD04 YAY, 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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KD04 YAY is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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