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CV53 NFC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,986 mi
Last recorded104,986 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,986 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front subframe assly

Fail 22 Jan 2024 104,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise : surface corrosion to front subframe assly

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,341 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 90,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,781 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,546 miles

Engine Cover Fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,103 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,103 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s o/s wipers deteriorated

power steering pipes slightly corroided

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,634 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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CV53 NFC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CV53 NFC, 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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CV53 NFC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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