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CX53 VMA

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VMA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,187 miles

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

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

o/s rear bumper damaged ...

Fail 14 Oct 2022 69,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s rear bumper damaged ...

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,560 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arms have play (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arms have play (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,642 miles

offside front tyre wearing unevenly (tyre pressures?)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure scratching screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall damage (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly (tyre pressures?)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,548 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 14 Apr 2016 50,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,296 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocky's worn

drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Fail 11 Apr 2015 45,296 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocky's worn

drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,615 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,391 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,971 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,396 miles

N/S/FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES (SMALL CRACKS IN TREADS)

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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CX53 VMA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CX53 VMA, 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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CX53 VMA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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