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FH53 FNX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FNX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 94,624 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front shocker top stiff

Offside Front shocker top stiff

Rear heat shield loose

engine light on

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

rear boot damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,622 miles

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

Power steering inoperative investagation required (2.3.3a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front shocker top stiff

Offside Front shocker top stiff

Rear heat shield loose

engine light on

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

rear boot damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,917 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 87,377 miles

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 2 May 2013 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,077 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 84,077 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 May 2011 71,617 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 11 May 2010 64,786 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,231 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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FH53 FNX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH53 FNX, 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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FH53 FNX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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