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SD53 VBU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,366 mi
Last recorded85,366 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,366 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,308 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2013 78,716 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,519 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,889 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,847 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,145 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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SD53 VBU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD53 VBU, 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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SD53 VBU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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