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DV53 AYL

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,647 mi
Last recorded173,647 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 173,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe system heavily undersealed front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 173,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe system heavily undersealed front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 164,513 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 155,383 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front slight cracks in number plate

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 155,383 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front slight cracks in number plate

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 147,910 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 147,139 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 147,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 143,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2012
Fail 13 Jul 2012 139,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 127,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 127,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 114,486 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 114,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,756 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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DV53 AYL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV53 AYL, 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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DV53 AYL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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