MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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)
Engine management light on.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Engine management light on.
Coolant leak
Oil leak
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Coolant leak
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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