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BN53 NWB

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,798 mi
Last recorded149,798 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 149,798 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 147,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 May 2022 146,818 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 146,815 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 139,291 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Low Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing Side Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Cracking On Sidewall & In The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear Both Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 139,291 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Low Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing Side Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Cracking On Sidewall & In The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear Both Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 127,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,902 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front offside and nearside/ rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 103,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front offside and nearside/ rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear seats ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,117 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,099 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,037 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,092 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,080 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 NWB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWB, 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 NWB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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