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FL53 EZF

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,191 mi
Last recorded126,191 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EZF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 126,191 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,909 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,096 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,957 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 96,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,015 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 88,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,737 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 63,244 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,976 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)

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 EZF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL53 EZF, 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 EZF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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