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NX53 KAU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 KAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,179 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 89,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,648 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 71,541 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,872 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,872 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,711 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 63,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,054 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,926 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 28,006 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 28,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,946 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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NX53 KAU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NX53 KAU, 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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NX53 KAU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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