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AO03 KKD

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,316 mi
Last recorded61,316 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KKD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2024 61,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb potentially incorrectly fitted dazzling other road users (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade clearly broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade clearly broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine warning light on with strong smell from exhaust and the emissions limit only just being met shows there is clearly an issue with the vehicle which is affecting the running and emissions. Advise issue is looked into as soon as possible..

Nearside Rear Tyre aged with a date stamp of 2003

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,962 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and near side front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides end of sills corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

aux drive belt slight frayed

Fail 22 Jun 2023 59,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and near side front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides end of sills corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

aux drive belt slight frayed

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps have a blue tinge

Fail 15 Jun 2021 51,074 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps have a blue tinge

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,891 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,264 miles

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

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2019 40,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2018 37,046 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both starting to corrode at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box hangers are corroding

Pass 20 May 2017 32,411 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 32,409 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 27,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2016 27,530 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,968 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 16,972 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,939 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,222 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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AO03 KKD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 KKD, 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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AO03 KKD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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