MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
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))
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
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
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
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre slight age related cracking
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
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
child seat fitted in offside rear seat
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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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.
Is SD53 VBZ safe to buy?
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