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FG53 AHY

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,018 mi
Last recorded64,018 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 AHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 64,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 63,544 miles

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

offside rear panel damage

Fail 28 Dec 2019 63,544 miles

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

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

offside rear panel damage

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 61,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split on treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre inner wall split slightly not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 2 Dec 2017 60,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre inner wall split slightly not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 58,700 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,659 miles

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

damage to offside rear

Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bodywork damage to offside rear quarter panel

both sides rear tyres have cuts on the inside wall but not exposing cords

front wipers beginning to smear

rear wiper missing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 55,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bodywork damage to offside rear quarter panel

both sides rear tyres have cuts on the inside wall but not exposing cords

front wipers beginning to smear

offside rear tyre pressure very low

rear wiper missing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,876 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside of vehicle

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,872 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to offside of vehicle

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,865 miles

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

front brake discs in apoor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,865 miles

front brake discs in apoor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,123 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,683 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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FG53 AHY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG53 AHY, 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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FG53 AHY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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