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FY53 WFF

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,036 mi
Last recorded113,036 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WFF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front no.plate slightly damaged

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2022 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front no.plate slightly damaged

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,754 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,612 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 75,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 69,398 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 67,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,675 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 64,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low motor adjust was stuck (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corners (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corners (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,400 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,748 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,512 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age cracks in tread of all tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,708 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age cracks in tread of all tyres

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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FY53 WFF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY53 WFF, 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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FY53 WFF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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