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MW53 MZD

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 MZD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 114,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 113,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 113,931 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 112,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 112,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,204 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 110,089 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,123 miles

advise coolant leak

advise rear silencer/condition

advise underbody condition scaby

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,751 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 105,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 95,967 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 85,435 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 85,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,771 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,672 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,926 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 36,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 23,712 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,308 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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MW53 MZD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MW53 MZD, 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 MW53 MZD registered?

MW53 MZD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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