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SP53 VAY

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Wipers torn at ends

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,815 miles

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eml on

exhaust corroded and front flexi damaged

long parking brake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2012 64,701 miles

both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding/corroded in places

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

engine management light on

front discs deteriating more offside

front wipers could be better

handbrake travel could improve

middle and rear heatshield loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2012 64,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding/corroded in places

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

engine management light on

front discs deteriating more offside

front wipers could be better

handbrake travel could improve

middle and rear heatshield loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,716 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,719 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn out on inner edges.

signs of oil at power steering pump.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,388 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,441 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,441 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,587 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine masnagement light on.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,660 miles

management light staying on

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,366 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 18,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,369 miles

Nearside 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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SP53 VAY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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