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CE53 AJV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,392 mi
Last recorded110,392 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,392 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 110,384 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,137 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,137 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,192 miles

osf tyre worn on edges low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,763 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

oil leak from steering pipe

rear centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,763 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,774 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 76,774 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,224 miles

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

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

centre section exhaust duct and the o/s rear box corroded

n/s front tyre uneven worn

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,224 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre section exhaust duct and the o/s rear box corroded

n/s front tyre uneven worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,738 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 34,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,218 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 AJV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJV, 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 AJV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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