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DK53 LKL

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,940 mi
Last recorded36,940 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 LKL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

body work damages in places

exhaust rear section rusty and tail pipe started cracking from silencer box joint

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 18 Dec 2019 36,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides [removed and refitted bulbs correctly] (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body work damages in places

exhaust rear section rusty and tail pipe started cracking from silencer box joint

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 29 Sep 2018 24,965 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres perished/splitting

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,092 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,984 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 17,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,987 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2013 16,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,044 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

damage to nearside rear light cluster

slight oils seepage from sump gasket

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,089 miles

nearside rear lamp is broken repaired with tape and partially obscured

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,684 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 12,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,519 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,186 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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DK53 LKL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK53 LKL, 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 DK53 LKL registered?

DK53 LKL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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