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SM53 KBY

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,249 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 90,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,059 miles

corosion on brake pipes

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corosion on brake pipes

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,885 miles

corrosion on brake pipes oil filter corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,885 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes oil filter corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,722 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,933 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,859 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,706 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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SM53 KBY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM53 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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What year was SM53 KBY registered?

SM53 KBY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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