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OE53 NVV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

64,636 mi
Last recorded64,636 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have product on but does not reduce light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 63,904 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 62,905 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 61,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,328 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft support bearing worn

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,269 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,905 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 55,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,444 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,986 miles

offside rear tyre tread low/perished

Fail 4 Apr 2015 43,642 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre scrubbed/bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,642 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbed/bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,877 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,066 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 27,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 27,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,885 miles

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

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

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Fail 1 Nov 2010 16,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,805 miles

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

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

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

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,290 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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OE53 NVV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE53 NVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 NVV registered?

OE53 NVV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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