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NJ53 LRF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,334 mi
Last recorded126,334 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 LRF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 126,334 miles

exhaust heat shield lose

injector seat leaking?

Fail 29 Jul 2011 126,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield lose

injector seat leaking?

rad cap missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 101,506 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 98,997 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,337 miles

DIESEL INJECTOR CHUFFING!!!

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

VERY HEAVY OIL LEAK!!!

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,722 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 49,722 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

emissions not tested, servo not tested. bonnett does not open

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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NJ53 LRF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ53 LRF, 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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NJ53 LRF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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