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AO53 VNY

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,120 mi
Last recorded114,120 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VNY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 97,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,036 miles

all tyres are kerb scuffed

both front tyres low inner edge,o/s/f devoid tread

o/s/r tyre 2.0 mm

o/s/r tyre aged in appearance

slight distortion o/s/f roadwheel

Fail 25 Sep 2014 82,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres are kerb scuffed

both front tyres low inner edge,o/s/f devoid tread

o/s/r tyre 2.0 mm

o/s/r tyre aged in appearance

slight distortion o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,049 miles

o/s/rear tyre showing age

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

note cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,609 miles

both front tyres worn on iner tread

screen wiper n/sblade split on end

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,051 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)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 28,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,340 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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AO53 VNY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO53 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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