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FV53 LBN

2003 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,103 mi
Last recorded151,103 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LBN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 151,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 151,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 141,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2019 130,613 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 119,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,104 miles

All brake pipes need looking at

Corrosion brake ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Oil leak

Some corrosion in non-prescribed areas rear behind bumper needs welding is seriously corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted Bent (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs are very badly corroded and chipped (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front too rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes need looking at

Corrosion brake ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Oil leak

Some corrosion in non-prescribed areas rear behind bumper needs welding is seriously corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,059 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 103,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,970 miles

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt due to a baby seat being fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 77,970 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt due to a baby seat being fitted.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 66,862 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,261 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 LBN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

FV53 LBN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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