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FL53 VMX

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

rear heat shield not fully secure

Fail 16 Nov 2021 87,596 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

rear heat shield not fully secure

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,380 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 49,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,292 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 30,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear tyre inner sidewall cut

o/s/rear tyre outer edge tread/sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,822 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,729 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 VMX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL53 VMX, 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 FL53 VMX registered?

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

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