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NG53 BVM

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,018 mi
Last recorded150,018 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 150,018 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 150,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted loose and clip missing (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever insecure loose on floor (3.1.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 137,755 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 137,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,716 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,299 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 61,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing ply/cords

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing ply/cords

Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2010 56,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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NG53 BVM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG53 BVM, 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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NG53 BVM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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