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NX53 KCU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 KCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 82,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Approx. 35% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outer sill and related areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Onto fuel tank / hose and related piping (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSR body damage

Rear Heatshields insecure

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,098 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 78,051 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on fuel tank ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 78,048 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

fuel pipes corroded onto tank

general corrosion underside of vehicle

steering rack heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak from tank

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,957 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 70,932 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,880 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,596 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise wiper linkage worn

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,773 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,596 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,952 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,445 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,578 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,909 miles

rear centre seat inertia belt mechanism wont pull out jammed

Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,744 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 KCU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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