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FL53 EZP

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,004 mi
Last recorded95,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EZP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,004 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 88,808 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,395 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 81,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 74,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,657 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 63,657 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,483 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 EZP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EZP, 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 FL53 EZP registered?

FL53 EZP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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