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NX53 JZM

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,959 mi
Last recorded127,959 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 JZM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

oil leak

unable to fully inspect n/s and o/s front brake pipes in upper arch due to splash gaurds

Fail 17 Mar 2016 127,958 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

oil leak

unable to fully inspect n/s and o/s front brake pipes in upper arch due to splash gaurds

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion is evedent to the underside of the vehicle

damage to rear bumper

heat shield insicure

lower eng mounting deteriorated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to parts of them heavily greased

Fail 19 Mar 2015 111,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion is evedent to the underside of the vehicle

heat shield insicure

lower eng mounting deteriorated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to parts of them heavily greased

Fail 11 Mar 2014 97,561 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,561 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,926 miles

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

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

Oil dipstick damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,696 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,696 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust heat shield loose near fuel tank

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,506 miles

chuffing noise from engine

Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

chuffing noise from engine

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shelid insercure

nails in offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,636 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NX53 JZM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NX53 JZM, 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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NX53 JZM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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