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MW53 MZN

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 MZN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,606 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,940 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,939 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,394 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,388 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,017 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 15,633 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,193 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 8,826 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 6,926 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 MZN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MW53 MZN, 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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MW53 MZN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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