CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV53 ZTM

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,200 mi
Last recorded113,200 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZTM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 113,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded along tank to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi & drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle around lower shock absorber mountings - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along tank to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,545 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout - both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drums both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear drum backing plates corroding - both sides

auxilary belt fraying

Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout - both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drums both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear drum backing plates corroding - both sides

auxilary belt fraying

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,224 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis - both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drum backing plates - both sides (3.1.9)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 90,028 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,919 miles

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

Offside Rear slight roughness when rotated but not considered excessive

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack & pump (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,138 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,484 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 17,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV53 ZTM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV53 ZTM?

You can check the full history of CV53 ZTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV53 ZTM registered?

CV53 ZTM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is CV53 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 ZTM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV53 ZTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV53 ZTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.