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FH53 RXN

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 RXN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,378 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 83,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,863 miles

exhaust front flexi corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 80,861 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 75,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,344 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe as deterioration

exhaust rear back box corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 68,344 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe as deterioration

exhaust rear back box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,638 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,866 miles

rear silencer corroded/hanger broken

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,827 miles

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges - highly recommend replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,995 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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 RXN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RXN, 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 FH53 RXN registered?

FH53 RXN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FH53 RXN safe to buy?

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