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NL53 NSU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,242 mi
Last recorded113,242 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 113,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake and Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Engine oil and coolant leak

Floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sills and Chassis slightly corroded

Subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,712 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,094 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,616 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,865 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,252 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 46,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,936 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,022 miles

Front 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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NL53 NSU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL53 NSU, 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 NL53 NSU registered?

NL53 NSU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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