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FL53 VMU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,002 mi
Last recorded64,002 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 64,002 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 63,985 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,552 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,783 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,878 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 25 Sep 2009 36,911 miles

oil leak from p.steering pump

Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,911 miles

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

oil leak from p.steering pump

Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,435 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine light staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,744 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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FL53 VMU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL53 VMU, 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

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What year was FL53 VMU registered?

FL53 VMU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FL53 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 VMU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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