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MM53 ARU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,156 mi
Last recorded82,156 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 ARU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,156 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 73,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 67,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,819 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,591 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,537 miles

both head lamp aims on lower limit

near side front wheel damaged on inner edge

off side reare tyre wearing low

smell off petrol at rear ( no visible leak at time off test )

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,927 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,296 miles

Nearside 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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MM53 ARU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 MM53 ARU, 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 MM53 ARU registered?

MM53 ARU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is MM53 ARU safe to buy?

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