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SB53 KNE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,387 mi
Last recorded66,387 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KNE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,387 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,881 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,027 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drive shaft seal leaking

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Aug 2018 56,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drive shaft seal leaking

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,061 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 43,061 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,635 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 41,635 miles

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 30,292 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 30,289 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 24,371 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2011 23,285 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2010 21,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear bumper cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,804 miles

nearside front brake flexi held with tieraps

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,374 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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SB53 KNE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB53 KNE, 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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SB53 KNE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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