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FV53 LCN

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,939 mi
Last recorded110,939 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LCN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 110,939 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 110,939 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,883 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,883 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,657 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,459 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,107 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,992 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,081 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 LCN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

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

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