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NC53 FTA

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 FTA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 140,315 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 140,256 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,422 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 132,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 124,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 116,999 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 116,993 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,921 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,263 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 80,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2009 67,950 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,348 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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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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NC53 FTA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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