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SM53 WJD

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,119 mi
Last recorded57,119 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WJD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine coolant below minimum

rear axle assembly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 57,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine coolant below minimum

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 48,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 38,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 38,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,512 miles

Bodywork & Bumpers have scuffs n scrapes

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x F->R (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant low

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

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nail in OSR Tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rack damp

Rear Springs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 28,512 miles

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

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

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

Bodywork & Bumpers have scuffs n scrapes

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x F->R (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant low

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

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nail in OSR Tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rack damp

Rear Springs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,041 miles

2 x brake pipes to rear flexis corroding

2 x front brake pipes corroding

2 x rear brake pipes corroding

gouge n/s/r tyre

n/s/f shock damp

various components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 16,369 miles

2 x front brake pipes corroding

2 x front to rear brake pipes corroding

damage to o/s body

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,276 miles

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

offside front bumper trim insecure

rear seats folded forward unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 8 Oct 2013 14,276 miles

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

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

offside front bumper trim insecure

rear seats folded forward unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,209 miles

front bumper has slight damage

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 8,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,025 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,826 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

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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SM53 WJD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM53 WJD, 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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SM53 WJD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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