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SJ53 WDV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 WDV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 109,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,871 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre has cracking in thread

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil laek

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2016 90,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil laek

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,879 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,095 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre close limit and out of shape

Fail 9 Nov 2013 72,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre close limit and out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,703 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,387 miles

both front wipers just serviceable

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,913 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,078 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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SJ53 WDV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ53 WDV, 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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SJ53 WDV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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