MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,928 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
EML ON .
Nearside Mirror cover missing.
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside mirror cap missing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill/arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror cap missing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav. ()
Brake fluid contaminated Fluid very dirty/black (1.8 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle not secure to door. (6.2.3 (a))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre very worn on outer edges/been run soft. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak No fluid in coolant tank ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav. ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn badly outside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper cracked and damaged.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav. ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/r and centre belts not tested as they are not accessible.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharpe edges and loose n/s/r and o/s/r. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper cracked and damaged.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav. ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/r and centre belts not tested as they are not accessible.
front bumper slightly broken but not insecure or sharp edges.
n/s mirror cover missing.
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Alternator belt deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Alternator belt deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Outer rubber grommets missing from outer sills.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded but servicable
both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded but servicable
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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NU53 ACF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 NU53 ACF, 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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NU53 ACF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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