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KG53 HYY

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,163 mi
Last recorded168,163 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HYY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 168,163 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 146,462 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE REAR RIM DENTED

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL DENTED

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

STRUGGLIED THROUGH CAT TEST

offside rear rim dented

Fail 14 Mar 2014 146,462 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ALL OVER

CLICKING FROM OFFSIDE CV JOINT WHEN TURNING

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE REAR RIM DENTED

OFFSIDE FRONT RIM DENTED

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL DENTED

STRUGGLIED THROUGH CAT TEST

Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,278 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,939 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,379 miles

Mixed speed rated tyres across both axles

Rear exhaust heatshield fixings corrodfed away and heatshield loose,

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,538 miles

Mixed speed rated tyres on front axle

Mixed speed rated tyres on rear axle

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,670 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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KG53 HYY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KG53 HYY, 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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KG53 HYY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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