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NU53 WLO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 WLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,825 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,364 miles

sill and underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,366 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,562 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,562 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,845 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 90,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,949 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 86,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,515 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,302 miles

Centre Rear Lower Both rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 81,302 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Both rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,626 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 78,624 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox oil leaking and contaminating rear of nearside hub and surrounding components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,907 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox oil leaking and contaminating rear of nearside hub and surrounding components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,605 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,422 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear wiper blade

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,850 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,350 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 WLO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WLO, 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 NU53 WLO registered?

NU53 WLO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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