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AO53 DHC

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,989 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,663 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Washer jets are weak.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Washer jets are weak.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,870 miles

O/S/R light cluster for fog lamp damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,537 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 38,537 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OSF TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE ON OUTER WALL

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,028 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish and crack between tread grooves.

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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AO53 DHC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO53 DHC, 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 AO53 DHC registered?

AO53 DHC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is AO53 DHC safe to buy?

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