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KL53 ZCF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ZCF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2021 151,603 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 149,384 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

emission to clean to register

Fail 30 Nov 2020 149,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

emission to clean to register

Pass 9 May 2019 144,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer side wall/tread ()

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

emissions too clean to register

front number plate cracked

long hand brake travel

Fail 9 May 2019 144,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer side wall/tread ()

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

emissions too clean to register

front number plate cracked

long hand brake travel

Pass 16 May 2018 141,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes require attention (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights require a polish before next mot

emissions too clean to register

Fail 9 May 2018 141,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes require attention (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights require a polish before next mot

emissions too clean to register

Pass 9 May 2017 137,796 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 May 2017 137,796 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 .6 mm on limit 195 / 50 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm 195 / 50 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 130,193 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,193 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 123,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

bonnet stay catch worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,725 miles

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

bonnet stay catch worn

Pass 3 Aug 2013 111,007 miles

offside side light dim

Fail 3 Aug 2013 111,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

offside side light dim

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,789 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,115 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,738 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 19,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,335 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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KL53 ZCF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KL53 ZCF, 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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KL53 ZCF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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