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FG53 PZP

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,750 mi
Last recorded59,750 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

slightly damp around steering rack

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2019 58,551 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

slightly damp around steering rack

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear springs corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,801 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,130 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,949 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,945 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,645 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,645 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,414 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,431 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 PZP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG53 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

FG53 PZP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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