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SM53 KNB

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,950 mi
Last recorded74,950 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KNB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,950 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on edges close to plys

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,909 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

front brake pads low discs worn

n/s/f head lamp wireing damaged

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

o/s/r wheel rim distorted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,355 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 43,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,052 miles

n/s rear tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 1 May 2009 42,672 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 42,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 42,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,329 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,707 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 KNB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM53 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

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

Is SM53 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 KNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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