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DG53 ZSR

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,822 mi
Last recorded73,822 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ZSR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 73,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,924 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,200 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,129 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 51,129 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement from gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 34,095 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,087 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,812 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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DG53 ZSR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DG53 ZSR, 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 DG53 ZSR registered?

DG53 ZSR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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