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KM54 VHC

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 59,451 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,197 miles

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,958 miles

center exhaust leaking

front head light lens worn

front suspension corroded

injector sill leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2023 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust leaking

front head light lens worn

front suspension corroded

injector sill leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,731 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 58,258 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover spilt

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,932 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 57,932 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOYH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,493 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,667 miles

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

Signs of corrosoion underside of car

Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,075 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 55,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,714 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,514 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2011 46,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 35,790 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,428 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,428 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

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 VHC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KM54 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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