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AV53 NMY

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,054 mi
Last recorded94,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NMY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,054 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,804 miles

Coolant level low

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Difficulty opening. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Difficulty opening. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 88,718 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Possible leak from pipe pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front by callipers and both rear by hubs. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,560 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,559 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,957 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,438 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,220 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 45,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,954 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,104 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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AV53 NMY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AV53 NMY, 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 NMY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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