MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Injector seal blowing on engine
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Injector seal blowing on engine
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Gases leaking at injectors.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Gases leaking at injectors.
N/S/F tyre low on tread and ON limits of wear
O/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear
N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent slightly
P.A.S fluid level at reservior low and ON MINIMUM limit
N/S/R tyre abit low on tread
N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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RJ53 VBN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 RJ53 VBN, 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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RJ53 VBN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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