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FH53 FOC

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FOC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,169 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,344 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 89,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,748 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,175 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 75,175 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,315 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 40,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear and nearside front road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,422 miles

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

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

stonechip in front screen

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 FOC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH53 FOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 FOC registered?

FH53 FOC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is FH53 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FOC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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