MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both Side (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 SCZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VK53 SCZ, 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 VK53 SCZ registered?
VK53 SCZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is VK53 SCZ safe to buy?
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