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EF53 VOO

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VOO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 117,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,786 miles

Front wiper linkages/arms are worn

General body damage

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,401 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general body damage around vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2021 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damage

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,390 miles

Air leak noise from engine

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 108,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air leak noise from engine

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Rear offside and nearside tyres have deep cracks and splits

Fail 23 Feb 2018 98,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

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

Offside Front tyre is cracked

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

Rear offside and nearside tyres have deep cracks and splits

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre is getting low on tread

Nearside Rear light unit has condensation

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,924 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,809 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,142 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 57,664 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,664 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,942 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner tread surface

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,705 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,508 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,360 miles

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

offside front ytre is getting low on the edges

rear tyres are getting low on the tread

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,673 miles

Nearside front tyre is getting close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Fail 14 Dec 2007 19,653 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front tyre is getting close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,456 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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EF53 VOO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol 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 EF53 VOO, 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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EF53 VOO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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