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DY53 WPZ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WPZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,299 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,570 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 91,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 75,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,432 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,359 miles

o/s w/blade spitting

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,390 miles

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

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt - child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,496 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split.

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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DY53 WPZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY53 WPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 WPZ registered?

DY53 WPZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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