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FV53 NLP

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,546 mi
Last recorded85,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 66,655 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 64,386 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust outter skin rusted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,086 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,846 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,758 miles

n/s/f front end damaged + reapaired

Fail 12 Apr 2010 54,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

n/s/f front end damaged + reapaired

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,558 miles

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

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 NLP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 NLP registered?

FV53 NLP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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