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NU53 ACF

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 ACF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,928 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,315 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 72,312 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,407 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav. ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 62,407 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,380 miles

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.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,380 miles

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.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,082 miles

front bumper slightly broken but not insecure or sharp edges.

n/s mirror cover missing.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,754 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 43,754 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,740 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 37,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,230 miles

Outer rubber grommets missing from outer sills.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,780 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,234 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 27,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,248 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded but servicable

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded but servicable

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,009 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,604 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 18,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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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