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DA53 FXE

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,645 mi
Last recorded113,645 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,717 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,881 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 97,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 95,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,558 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 92,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,636 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,695 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 44,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,016 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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DA53 FXE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA53 FXE, 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 DA53 FXE registered?

DA53 FXE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DA53 FXE safe to buy?

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