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SL53 VLW

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,218 mi
Last recorded69,218 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VLW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,218 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,252 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,811 miles

small chips and scratches on windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,659 miles

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,414 miles

both front wipers leaving lines

o/s mirror glass broken

windscreen scored

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,699 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,938 miles

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

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

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

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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SL53 VLW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL53 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL53 VLW registered?

SL53 VLW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SL53 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 VLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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