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AV53 KAO

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,750 mi
Last recorded120,750 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KAO
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 120,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,604 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 100,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing badly on the inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2013 100,671 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing badly on the inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2012 89,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear to raised edge of rear tyres

Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear to raised edge of rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,552 miles

wear to edges of rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,956 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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AV53 KAO is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 KAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV53 KAO registered?

AV53 KAO is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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