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FV53 LAE

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,788 mi
Last recorded131,788 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LAE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,788 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 131,788 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 119,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2017 119,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,166 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 104,166 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,053 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,743 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 84,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,520 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,137 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 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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