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NV53 DMX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,558 mi
Last recorded120,558 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 DMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,940 miles

exhaust corroding

nsf tyre close to wear bars

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,092 miles

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

coolant low in expansion bottle

Fail 20 Nov 2014 111,092 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

coolant low in expansion bottle

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,728 miles

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

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

Oil filter canister corroded.

Windscreen washer bottle filler cap missing.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,849 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 60,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

damage (dent) to o/s/f wing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,322 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 36,322 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,423 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 22,369 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,145 miles

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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NV53 DMX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV53 DMX, 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 NV53 DMX registered?

NV53 DMX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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