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KM54 VGX

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,194 mi
Last recorded132,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 132,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 132,193 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,471 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 131,470 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes failed on test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 130,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 127,405 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,417 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 124,384 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills,under-sills,axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 119,915 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,undersills ,chassis rails,axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake performance on limit - 16%

Fail 4 Feb 2021 119,906 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,undersills ,chassis rails,axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,293 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 110,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,031 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 102,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear lower gearbox mount has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,655 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,850 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,837 miles

osf wiper smear

Fail 10 Nov 2011 80,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf wiper smear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,723 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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KM54 VGX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KM54 VGX, 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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KM54 VGX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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