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SM53 KNA

2003 Mazda 2

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,403 mi
Last recorded113,403 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KNA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,403 miles

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

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

injector seal slightly leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 106,863 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 106,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 101,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear cracks in walls & tread

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

Offside Inner drive shaft mounting bolt loose rear engine

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear cracks in walls & tread

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

Offside Inner drive shaft mounting bolt loose rear engine

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,392 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,366 miles

advise all brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,162 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 61,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,444 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,287 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 50,192 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,599 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,661 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 KNA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 KNA, 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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SM53 KNA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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