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CE53 AHV

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,009 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

auxiliary,belt,deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2022 131,009 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

auxiliary,belt,deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,122 miles

Front injector leak

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front injector leak

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,268 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,129 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorated

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,756 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,876 miles

High level brake light is not working

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 65,876 miles

High level brake light is not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 12 Sep 2014 56,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,393 miles

Injectors bypassing air from cylinders.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre has a cut/split on inner sidewall but no cords showing.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,071 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 31,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,622 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 10 Sep 2009 22,286 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 22,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,761 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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CE53 AHV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE53 AHV, 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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CE53 AHV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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