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NX53 KBY

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 KBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,135 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance damp inside (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 105,135 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance damp inside (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front side lights dim

screen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers split

o/s rear no plate lamp worn/loose

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,692 miles

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

OSF mirror is slightly cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,692 miles

OSF mirror is slightly cracked

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 67,870 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

fuel primar pump stained but no visable sign of leak during time of test.

o/s wing mirror cracked but still has a clear vue

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,870 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel primar pump stained but no visable sign of leak during time of test.

o/s wing mirror cracked but still has a clear vue

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,390 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 49,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,206 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,673 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 KBY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KBY, 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 KBY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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