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FE53 NBL

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,354 mi
Last recorded88,354 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,354 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,526 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 76,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,480 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,480 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,480 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,370 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,334 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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FE53 NBL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FE53 NBL, 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 FE53 NBL registered?

FE53 NBL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FE53 NBL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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