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KN54 MLX

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,093 mi
Last recorded105,093 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 MLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 105,093 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 105,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,691 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 92,691 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 82,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,874 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,075 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,217 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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KN54 MLX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KN54 MLX, 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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What year was KN54 MLX registered?

KN54 MLX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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