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EF53 VNL

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,948 mi
Last recorded152,948 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VNL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 152,948 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 152,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 149,431 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,562 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 144,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 139,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,024 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 36,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,730 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 135,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 105,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,552 miles

N/S/FRONT INNER RIM DAMAGE N/S/F/OUTER WALL DAMAGE CLOSE TO L/LIMIT

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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EF53 VNL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EF53 VNL, 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 EF53 VNL registered?

EF53 VNL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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