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FV53 VHZ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,698 mi
Last recorded68,698 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,698 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre edges worn very low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,402 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,068 miles

nearside front tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2011 35,834 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 35,834 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,259 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,425 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 6,681 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 VHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

FV53 VHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is FV53 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VHZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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