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AP53 FAA

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FAA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,168 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 78,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front of vehicle suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also the pipe on the ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall, not showing cords. worn low on inner edge + badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,236 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,497 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,520 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 41,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,679 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,205 miles

high level stop light n/w.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level stop light n/w.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,699 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,528 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,480 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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AP53 FAA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP53 FAA, 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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AP53 FAA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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