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SM53 WSW

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,369 mi
Last recorded47,369 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WSW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,369 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,773 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 42,770 miles

Emissions not tested man light on (7.3.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,590 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 37,590 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 [both sides] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,110 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 32,012 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,190 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,300 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,854 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,204 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside sill damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2011 16,204 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside sill damaged

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,598 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 13,958 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall perished slightly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,958 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall perished slightly.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,438 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 12,438 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 10,724 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 10,724 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,274 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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SM53 WSW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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