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SD53 VBZ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,042 mi
Last recorded130,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 130,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,621 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 122,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,633 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

emissions test just reached limits

engine malfunction on

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

offside rear light unit damaged

power steering rack leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering rack leaking

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level below min

emissions test just reached limits

engine malfunction on

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,755 miles

centre brake pipes corroding

engine light on

front exhaust flexi weak

fuel lines corroding

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking perishing

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,294 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slight age related cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,279 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slight age related cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,345 miles

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)

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,335 miles

child seat fitted in offside rear seat

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,131 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,585 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,621 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 VBZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 SD53 VBZ, 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 SD53 VBZ registered?

SD53 VBZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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