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MW53 TUU

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 TUU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 82,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

General rear axle corrosion

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 82,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 72,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,790 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,031 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 26,031 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 10,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 7,136 miles

damaged to n/s front bumper.

n/s door mirror surround missing.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 7,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 7,103 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TUU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

MW53 TUU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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