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MW53 UPR

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,417 mi
Last recorded133,417 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UPR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,417 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 133,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,160 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 121,160 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe along underside of passenger compartment. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,910 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,108 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR WIPER TORN.

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 100,108 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR WIPER TORN.

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,856 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,856 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,219 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,185 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,102 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,808 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 UPR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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