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KO53 DOU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,388 mi
Last recorded95,388 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 DOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 95,388 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,759 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 76,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel ,suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,766 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 63,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,959 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,908 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,235 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,052 miles

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2012 42,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,340 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 27,339 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,496 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

rear reflector missing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,949 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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KO53 DOU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KO53 DOU, 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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KO53 DOU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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