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KG53 NTL

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,552 mi
Last recorded50,552 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 NTL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Stub axles corroded

Nearside Front Brake performance slightly lagging

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake fluid hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 50,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Stub axles corroded

Nearside Front Brake performance slightly lagging

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake fluid hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 46,372 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 46,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 44,594 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,005 miles

Central Front power steering hose fouling fan motor

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,254 miles

Central Front power steering hose fouling radiator fan motor

Nearside Front tyre small splits on tread pattern

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,570 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

advise nearside front wiper blade

power steering hose fouling radiator fan

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,978 miles

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

both rear tyres have splits around outer walls and treads

o/sf tyre has deep splits on inner / outer walls. Advise changing.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,356 miles

both rear tyres are split around outer walls / edge of treads

o/sf tyre split around outer wall / edge of tread. ADVISE tyre needs changing.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,515 miles

o/sf, o/sr, n/sr tyres are all splitting on walls and treads

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,242 miles

o/sf / o/sr / n/sr tyres are all split on both walls and splitting down treads

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,623 miles

O/sf / n/sr tyres cracking on treads and walls

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,218 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,568 miles

slight damage to front reg plate

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 NTL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KG53 NTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG53 NTL registered?

KG53 NTL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is KG53 NTL safe to buy?

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