MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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.
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.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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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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