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FG53 ALO

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

192,252 mi
Last recorded192,252 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ALO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 192,252 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 192,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2017 189,448 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Nov 2016 187,316 miles

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

Offside Front Inner and outer edges

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 187,312 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner and outer edges

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 181,295 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 181,295 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 164,367 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2014 164,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 156,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 156,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant low

Fail 26 Nov 2013 146,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Slight roughness at nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Slight roughness at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,366 miles

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

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

advise engine has an injector leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2010 95,148 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front discs are worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,809 miles

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 exhaust will need attention in the near future.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,672 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,672 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,688 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 54,832 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 ALO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ALO, 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 ALO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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