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DA53 OVM

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,935 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper trims insecure.

nearside outer sill damaged.exhaust sheilds loose.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill damaged.exhaust sheilds loose.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,049 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,292 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,290 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

mounting rubber on rear of exhaust partially split

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,821 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 57,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,781 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing at edges but still ok at time of test

offside front tyre slightly perished at outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre wearing at edges but still ok at time of test

offside front tyre slightly perished at outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OVM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA53 OVM, 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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DA53 OVM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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