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AO53 KKC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,010 mi
Last recorded110,010 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,010 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2024 103,921 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 100,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 94,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits c\o too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,601 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 81,601 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,427 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,165 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,565 miles

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

power steer pump pipe clip not fitted to pipe correctly advise reposition.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,565 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steer pump pipe clip not fitted to pipe correctly advise reposition.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,105 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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AO53 KKC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO53 KKC, 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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AO53 KKC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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