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NU53 WLN

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 WLN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,817 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracking but no cords showing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 97,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,112 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,854 miles

Brake Discs worn - Front

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,847 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,929 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 24,419 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s r wheel bearing slighty rough

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,055 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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NU53 WLN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc 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 NU53 WLN, 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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NU53 WLN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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