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FL53 AED

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 AED
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,940 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,969 miles

Nsr brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2013 72,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 72,894 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,766 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 69,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,567 miles

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,084 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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FL53 AED is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FL53 AED, 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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FL53 AED is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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