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VK53 SXD

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,427 mi
Last recorded140,427 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SXD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 140,427 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy no silencer / modified (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear puncture / debris in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

negative terminal slightly loose

Fail 4 Feb 2020 140,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy no silencer / modified (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear puncture / debris in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

negative terminal slightly loose

Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 137,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy brake hoses nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,229 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 128,222 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 121,446 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 121,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 118,745 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,732 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 105,101 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 105,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 65,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,237 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 SXD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK53 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

VK53 SXD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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