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OW53 AHK

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 160,778 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 155,211 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 23 Mar 2023 152,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 151,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 151,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 146,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 136,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 128,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,243 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 92,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,688 miles

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

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)

damage to off side car

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,303 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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OW53 AHK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW53 AHK, 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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OW53 AHK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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