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NV53 EKO

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,832 mi
Last recorded105,832 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 EKO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,832 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 105,832 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle has corrosion but not seriously weakened

Rear boot well floor has corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2024 102,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 'Axle' (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion, floors, steering, suspension, brakes etc.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,211 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,442 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,079 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Nov 2019 82,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,344 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 74,271 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,648 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to nearside rear

damage to to both offside doors

dent nearside front door

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,554 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,542 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 EKO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EKO, 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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NV53 EKO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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