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MF53 FTX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,354 mi
Last recorded129,354 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 FTX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 129,354 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 129,354 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 97,112 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 97,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 74,028 miles

ADVISE WATER COOLANT EXPANSION TANK SPLIT

Pass 14 May 2015 71,389 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 71,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

damage to nearside front door and offside rear bumper corner

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damage to nearside front door and offside rear bumper corner

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,694 miles

exhaust rear section brackets corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

o/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,058 miles

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

o/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,907 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

car has a slight miss fire

need's tracking !!!

Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,309 miles

REAR BLADE SPLIT FRONT PADS SLIHTLY LOW

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,417 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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MF53 FTX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF53 FTX, 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 MF53 FTX registered?

MF53 FTX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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