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KD53 HXJ

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 HXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,485 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded / weak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,108 miles

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

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

advise injector noise

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,440 miles

Front Wipers are poor

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2022 119,274 miles

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

injector noise (chuffing)

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 115,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 96,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,138 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,630 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,505 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 43,459 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside 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 2007 36,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,142 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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KD53 HXJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KD53 HXJ, 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 KD53 HXJ registered?

KD53 HXJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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