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FY53 KBX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,593 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,578 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,738 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 58,738 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 45,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,101 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 38,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 36,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,651 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 25,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,272 miles

Slight damage to near side rear and near side front wheel inner rim

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,592 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 14,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight damage to near side front wheel inner rim

Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,560 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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FY53 KBX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FY53 KBX, 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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FY53 KBX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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