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SP53 VWL

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,432 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 86,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,096 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,096 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/front tyre has chip out of side wall

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 VWL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWL, 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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What year was SP53 VWL registered?

SP53 VWL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SP53 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 VWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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