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FV53 LBE

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 98,416 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,607 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 83,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 71,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,904 miles

both fornt metal brake pipes corroded

main metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both fornt metal brake pipes corroded

main metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,049 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both main metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,200 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 4,049 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 LBE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

FV53 LBE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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