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FV53 EUU

2003 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,313 mi
Last recorded80,313 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EUU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,858 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & Has movement in the ball-joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,964 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,518 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,518 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,862 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,426 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt to rear seat belts.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 12,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,775 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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FV53 EUU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV53 EUU, 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 FV53 EUU registered?

FV53 EUU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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