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FL53 VMY

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 141,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2021 137,256 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 137,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,535 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,791 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 123,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 119,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,883 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,088 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise offside front and offside rear tyres side wall scuffing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise offside front and offside rear tyres side wall scuffing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,880 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 83,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre side wall cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,204 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 73,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 39,286 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 VMY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

FL53 VMY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 VMY safe to buy?

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