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VN53 WDL

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WDL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 60,685 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 60,684 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 6 clicks before it starts to work (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush of beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush of beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall, also badly perished on outer sidewall and the tyre was made 51st week 2012. 195 50 15 82V Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,428 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,653 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,645 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,532 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 34,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,534 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,463 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,793 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 20,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,437 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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VN53 WDL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN53 WDL, 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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VN53 WDL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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