MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust mounting corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust slight corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
excessive play in wiper linkage
n/s/r bump stop & cover loose
o/s/f bulb orange laquer deteriorated
rear exhaust clamp corroded & poor condition
surface corrosion to most brake pipes,front to rear and both rears just passable
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
excessive play in wiper linkage
n/s/r bump stop & cover loose
o/s/f bulb orange laquer deteriorated
rear exhaust clamp corroded & poor condition
surface corrosion to most brake pipes,front to rear and both rears just passable
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in front wiper arm linkage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NC53 FTA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 NC53 FTA, 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 NC53 FTA registered?
NC53 FTA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is NC53 FTA safe to buy?
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