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BN53 NLC

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NLC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has some rust

Nearside Rear outer sill has some rust

Pass 21 Sep 2021 119,803 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,335 miles

minor damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,566 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,566 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,066 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,507 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold edge, low pressure and valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre on the legal limit and valve deteriorated

Rear Lower gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

oil and coolant level low

severe oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,507 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold edge, low pressure and valve deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre on the legal limit and valve deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

oil and coolant level low

severe oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake performance very uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,326 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroding....

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit.....

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,218 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode......

oil leaks.....

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,553 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges & close to limit....

engine cover missing....

front brake disc inner faces corroding...

long hand brake lever travel....

rear exhaust corroding....

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,083 miles

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,966 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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BN53 NLC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN53 NLC, 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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BN53 NLC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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