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MF53 WGD

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,499 mi
Last recorded133,499 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WGD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 133,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,235 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

sub frame and rear axle have corrosion but not in excess to fail

Fail 14 Sep 2022 129,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

sub frame and rear axle have corrosion but not in excess to fail

Pass 8 Sep 2021 124,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread but not cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2021 124,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system side of fuel tank excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread but not cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose but still secure

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sub frame/axle/suspension arms/x3 coil springs all have surface rust

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded also offside rear brake pipe from flexi pipe to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear lower springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,380 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 81,042 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,514 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,272 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,612 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,612 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,773 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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MF53 WGD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MF53 WGD, 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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MF53 WGD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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