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KD53 PHV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,241 mi
Last recorded102,241 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,241 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,324 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front to rears (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,246 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,223 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,767 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,411 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 69,385 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

uneaven tread pattern wear on both rear tyres,sidewalls perrished.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,311 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,651 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,198 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,215 miles

advise n/s/r tyre and o/s/r as on 2mm at time of test †front tyres on 3mm at time of test advise

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 PHV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KD53 PHV, 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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KD53 PHV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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