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BN53 NKM

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,227 mi
Last recorded120,227 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NKM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,203 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 119,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,418 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 114,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,587 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 105,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine has an air leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,053 miles

all four coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,408 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wing and bumper in poor condition

offside front wing and bumper in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,417 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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BN53 NKM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN53 NKM, 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 BN53 NKM registered?

BN53 NKM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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