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KC53 VCT

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 VCT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,420 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both font (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 60,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 58,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 49,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,033 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the outer edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing

Fail 6 Nov 2018 44,033 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the outer edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks between tread

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,282 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 31,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,240 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 21,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,521 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,390 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 2,609 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 2,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 2,182 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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KC53 VCT is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KC53 VCT, 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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KC53 VCT is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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