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NV53 JMO

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 JMO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,824 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,133 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,133 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen is scratched

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

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

Nearside Rear panel, bumper and tailgate are damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake cables are in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2019 109,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen is scratched

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

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

Nearside Rear panel, bumper and tailgate are damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake cables are in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear body damage

Fail 12 Sep 2018 103,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear body damage

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,218 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,216 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault does not light up (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 89,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to the flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to the flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,224 miles

front discs poor

rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,018 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust support corroded off

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,166 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,791 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,359 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 JMO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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