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SM53 KMY

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KMY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,093 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 76,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,367 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 69,367 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,864 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 50,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 40,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 34,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 26,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,319 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,634 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,762 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,894 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 16,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KMY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM53 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

SM53 KMY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is SM53 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 KMY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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