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BG53 FAU

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,697 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,274 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,414 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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BG53 FAU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG53 FAU, 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 BG53 FAU registered?

BG53 FAU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 FAU safe to buy?

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