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AO53 VNR

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VNR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front and offside front bumper corners insecure not likely to become detached

nearside front lower wing corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 66,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front and offside front bumper corners insecure not likely to become detached

nearside front lower wing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,553 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 61,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly leaking on exhaust gasket, rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 21 Jun 2021 59,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,399 miles

rigid steel brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f , o/s/f , o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,850 miles

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

slight rusting osr brake pipe

Fail 6 Dec 2012 39,850 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight rusting osr brake pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,323 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 19,083 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 19,083 miles

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

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

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 VNR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO53 VNR, 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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AO53 VNR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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