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AK53 FKP

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

62,593 mi
Last recorded62,593 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FKP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,593 miles

bonnet release safety catch handle broken (plastic) note bonnet still opens / locks in position / advise attention to rectify

clutch slipping us

n/s/f bumper / wing slightly damaged

underside / components all showing general corrosion

underside / components recently all been undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2024 62,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s wiper blade split 23'' (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet release safety catch handle broken (plastic) note bonnet still opens / locks in position / advise attention to rectify

clutch slipping us

n/s/f bumper / wing slightly damaged

underside / components all showing general corrosion

underside / components recently all been undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,050 miles

clutch slipping

n/s/f bumper / wing damaged / bumper sticking out slightly / n/s/r bumper damaged / n/s/r reflector missing / advise attention to rectify / replace reflector / o/s/r reflector in place

n/s/r service brake / hand brake slightly low in braking effort

underside components showing general corrosion / underside sections been recently painted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 62,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat back folded down / jammed up / unable to lock back in position / seat back fault (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to inspect rear seat belts due to rear seat back fault (7.1.2 (c))

clutch slipping

n/s/f bumper / wing damaged / bumper sticking out slightly / n/s/r bumper damaged / n/s/r reflector missing / advise attention to rectify / replace reflector / o/s/r reflector in place

n/s/r service brake / hand brake slightly low in braking effort

underside components showing general corrosion / underside sections been recently painted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,870 miles

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion

n/s/f wing / bumper body work damaged

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Fail 15 Mar 2021 60,870 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indi bulbs faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion

n/s/f wing / bumper body work damaged

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,682 miles

body work damaged in places / n/s/f bumper / wing damaged / n/s/r bumper marked / bonnet release safety catch worn / advise attention

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,696 miles

brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,252 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre/ front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear suspension and components corroded .

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe s corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,556 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both dipped and maim beam dim (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose insecure / at mounting clip (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer bead rim bent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe s corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel rim bent / wheel cap cutting in to tyre side wall / cuts in inner and outer side walls not to cords at time of test recommend new tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear end (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,888 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,060 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,139 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,179 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 52,179 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,503 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,630 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AK53 FKP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 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 AK53 FKP, 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 23 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 FKP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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