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CV53 KSU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,699 mi
Last recorded133,699 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 133,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 131,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 125,972 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 125,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 86,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,043 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,752 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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CV53 KSU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV53 KSU, 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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What year was CV53 KSU registered?

CV53 KSU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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