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NA53 SLU

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 SLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 78,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view mirror glass smashed (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,456 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s door mirror damaged, view to rear not impeaded at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,528 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,528 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,682 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,363 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,365 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,403 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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NA53 SLU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NA53 SLU, 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 NA53 SLU registered?

NA53 SLU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NA53 SLU safe to buy?

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