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AV53 AXF

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,278 mi
Last recorded148,278 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AXF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 148,278 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f sidelamp dim

Pass 30 Jan 2019 139,830 miles

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

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area of rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 135,861 miles

Nearside Rear light tape repair

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,016 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 133,016 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 127,288 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat shield lose

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 125,413 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 125,413 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 117,221 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 117,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,006 miles

back box outer skin corroded

front discs lipped

front pads have signs of overheating

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,094 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cut in inner sidewall to n/s/f tyre

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,961 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 60,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,623 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 17,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nsf wiper blade split osf wiper blade smearing adv ise replacements

Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,866 miles

nsf wiper blade split osf wiper blade smearing adv ise replacements

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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AV53 AXF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV53 AXF, 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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AV53 AXF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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