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FL53 VNB

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,790 mi
Last recorded123,790 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VNB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,790 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,009 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,244 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp aim low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded side of fuel tank

o/s/r brake pipe corroded leading to front

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp aim low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded side of fuel tank

o/s/r brake pipe corroded leading to front

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2016 70,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pipes slightly corrided

Fail 2 Dec 2014 55,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres outter edge worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,117 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,108 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,193 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 14,030 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 VNB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VNB, 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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FL53 VNB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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