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FG53 UAM

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,173 miles

Coolant leak Reservoir area ()

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

Nearside Front Caliper carrier bolt non original but carrier still secure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint pinch bolt non original but ball joint still secure

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering reservoir has power steering fluid on and around area but does not appear to be leaking

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 81,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak Reservoir area ()

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Caliper carrier bolt non original but carrier still secure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint pinch bolt non original but ball joint still secure

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering reservoir has power steering fluid on and around area but does not appear to be leaking

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,562 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,753 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,753 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,819 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,023 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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,081 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,744 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,052 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 UAM 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 72.2%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

FG53 UAM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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