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SP53 VAX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,778 mi
Last recorded79,778 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VAX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,778 miles

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

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

noise coming from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,380 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 76,380 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,009 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 51,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,156 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 38,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear, at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,228 miles

Front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear flex

Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,938 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2015 27,712 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear at hub brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear at wheel arch brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear at hub brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,604 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,412 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,328 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 19,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,966 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,921 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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SP53 VAX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP53 VAX, 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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SP53 VAX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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