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SP53 VBA

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,766 mi
Last recorded55,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VBA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2021 55,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 53,199 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,046 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 42,046 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 17 Jan 2017 34,900 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 34,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,104 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,104 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 28,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 25,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,406 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 22,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,685 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 VBA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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