MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
E/M light on
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear sills corroded
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
misting of oil under the car
rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
E/M light on
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear sills corroded
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
misting of oil under the car
rear fuel pipes corroded
Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under body corrosion / rear tyres perishing STR ADV = play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
under body corrosion / rear tyres perishing STR ADV = play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Both rear tyres out of shape
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tow ball removed
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres out of shape
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tow ball removed
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no.plate damaged
wipers smearing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV53 LAE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FV53 LAE, 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 LAE registered?
FV53 LAE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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