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AV53 ODY

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ODY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,195 miles

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

Play in wiper arms/ linkage

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken not supporting exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside outer sill

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside outer sill

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,561 miles

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

Lower gearbox mount spilt

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to mis-shape

Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,561 miles

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

Lower gearbox mount spilt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to mis-shape

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,953 miles

Both rear coil springs getting rusty.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger very rusty.

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Fuel tank straps rusty.

Gearbox end casing leaking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower engine mount starting to split.

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both steering arms.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 77,953 miles

Both rear coil springs getting rusty.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger very rusty.

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Fuel tank straps rusty.

Gearbox end casing leaking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower engine mount starting to split.

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both steering arms.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 73,725 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 28 May 2012 73,725 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

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

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 24 May 2011 68,535 miles

2 x small chips in zone b of windscreen

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 May 2010 62,194 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 55,295 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,633 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 42,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,957 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 ODY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ODY, 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 ODY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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