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VN53 NZP

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,077 mi
Last recorded125,077 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 NZP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 107,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,993 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,514 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 777,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,033 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,468 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,330 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,582 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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VN53 NZP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

VN53 NZP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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