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VK53 SCZ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,686 mi
Last recorded127,686 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SCZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,686 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 122,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,208 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,208 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,123 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,297 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,315 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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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.

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