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FG53 AKY

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,454 mi
Last recorded139,454 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 AKY
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 139,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 126,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 126,962 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 115,100 miles

near side rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

off side front tyre wearing close to legal limit

off side rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 27 Sep 2010 104,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2010 104,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,627 miles

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

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

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

rear door handle broken n/s door opens from inside n/s rear seat belt starting to fray

Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,233 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 92,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,046 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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FG53 AKY is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG53 AKY registered?

FG53 AKY is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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