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CN53 VZC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,986 miles

bonnet pull handle broken & operation difficult

secondary bonnet catch not releasing correctly

Fail 5 Aug 2017 96,986 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level nearly empty (3.6.G.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet pull handle broken & operation difficult

secondary bonnet catch not releasing correctly

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,766 miles

bonnet pull handle incomplete & difficult to operate

nearside headlight lens deteriorated & image poor

Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,766 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

bonnet pull handle incomplete & difficult to operate

nearside headlight lens deteriorated & image poor

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,163 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,887 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 21%.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,365 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)

engine diagnosic light on

Fail 5 Oct 2010 44,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

engine diagnosic light on

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,990 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,412 miles

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

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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CN53 VZC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CN53 VZC, 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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What year was CN53 VZC registered?

CN53 VZC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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