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NA53 UEP

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

40,446 mi
Last recorded40,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UEP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,446 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 40,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 30,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop inop

heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2022 29,985 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 29,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2021 28,846 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 28,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 26,757 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 26,750 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,622 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 24,622 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,688 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 22,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,085 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,031 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,025 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,824 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 17,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,734 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 14,835 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,419 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,969 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 UEP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NA53 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

NA53 UEP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NA53 UEP safe to buy?

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