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FL53 OPW

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,899 mi
Last recorded84,899 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OPW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,899 miles

front disc's corroded

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front disc's corroded

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 7 Sep 2013 79,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 18 Aug 2012 68,018 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR AND REAR QUATER PANELS DAMAGED.

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR SKIN DAMAGED.

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST BOX.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,018 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR AND REAR QUATER PANELS DAMAGED.

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR SKIN DAMAGED.

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST BOX.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,259 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 38,143 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,706 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2007 20,865 miles

chip in 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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FL53 OPW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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