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OV53 ZPP

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ZPP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,502 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 107,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,612 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Fuel pipe cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jan 2021 103,610 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear 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 Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe cracked and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,621 miles

both front lower ball joint covers are perished

both number plates are delaminated

corrosion to both rear brake back plates and axle

corrosion to brake pipes

front brake disc are scored and worn

n/s door mirror is damaged

springs are corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 99,615 miles

Emissions not tested BIG BLOW REAR BOX PIPE AND HIGH IDLE SPEED . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXI HOSE . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR PIPE FROM REAR OF FLOOR PAN TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEXI HOSE . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK (TOP ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI HOSE . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe POWER STEERING FLEXI PIPE OFFSIDE LOWER RUBBING ON DRIVE SHAFT . (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE REAR EXHAUST BOX BLOWING. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST PIPES CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE CRACKED AND REAR PLATE FADED . (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,897 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front spoiler under bumper insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Jan 2019 95,897 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front spoiler under bumper insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,842 miles

Front wiper linkage worn.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 90,842 miles

Front wiper linkage worn.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,058 miles

Fuel pipe slightly perished and cracked

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 80,999 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,618 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 71,616 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,538 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV53 ZPP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV53 ZPP, 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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OV53 ZPP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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