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MW53 TWJ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 TWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,186 miles

n/s/f/ and n/s/r/ tyres on limit-exhaust system corroded and flexi deteriorated-parking brake passed on limits

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,197 miles

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

body has surface corrosion

centre exhaust has corrosion

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,728 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi outer section corroding away

Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi outer section corroding away

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,773 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,941 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 48,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 46,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 39,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,084 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,109 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 10,109 miles

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

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

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 TWJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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