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SK53 NZB

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,689 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from filter

starter motor faulty

Fail 24 Aug 2017 118,681 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from filter

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,521 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f sidelamp dull

oil filter badly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,566 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox has leak

n/s/f top mount bearing worn

Fail 20 Aug 2015 101,566 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox has leak

n/s/f top mount bearing worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 92,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,263 miles

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 82,481 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,173 miles

coolint bottle leaking advise

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,684 miles

Nearside front tyre has nail in tread edge.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,129 miles

noisy pulley at t/belt cover

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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SK53 NZB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK53 NZB, 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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SK53 NZB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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