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ML53 VCM

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,379 mi
Last recorded56,379 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VCM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,379 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,379 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 28,220 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,724 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,724 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 23,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,915 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 20,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 10,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,839 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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ML53 VCM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML53 VCM, 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 ML53 VCM registered?

ML53 VCM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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