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MM53 ARX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,975 mi
Last recorded108,975 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear body amage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,725 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,571 miles

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

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately Feed through a fuel line (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Has damage to vehicle

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Along and under heatshield (3.6.B.1)

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

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately Feed through a fuel line (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Has damage to vehicle

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,519 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,529 miles

nearside front fog inop

no reverse light

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,891 miles

front tyres low on inner and outer edges

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 ARX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ARX, 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 MM53 ARX registered?

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

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