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FG53 DDA

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 DDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,955 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 89,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 87,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 81,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,073 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipes in clip

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,451 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,451 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,984 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,741 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 21,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,443 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 DDA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DDA, 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 FG53 DDA registered?

FG53 DDA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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