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VN53 FDL

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 FDL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

advise general vehicle corrosion including front sub - frame

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,390 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,741 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,798 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 65,756 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,314 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres starting to wear unevenly

Front wipers split

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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VN53 FDL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN53 FDL, 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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What year was VN53 FDL registered?

VN53 FDL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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