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FY53 ULA

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ULA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,570 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 78,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,139 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Gearbox cover ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 77,139 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Gearbox cover ()

Pass 16 May 2017 75,328 miles

Central Rear fuel pipe corroded heavily

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

Fail 16 May 2017 75,328 miles

Central Rear fuel pipe corroded heavily

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 71,236 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 65,861 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 65,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 59,653 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 59,653 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,397 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,397 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 47,542 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 40,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,934 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,786 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,804 miles

bonnet release very tight in operation

some damage to o/s rear lamp lens

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,503 miles

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

Offside 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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FY53 ULA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY53 ULA, 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 FY53 ULA registered?

FY53 ULA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FY53 ULA safe to buy?

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