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WD53 MKX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 MKX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,211 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 79,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 76,669 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s and o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s chassis axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s and o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s chassis axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,882 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 73,882 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,379 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 72,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,719 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,291 miles

Damp around steering rack

Offside front beam image poor (headlamp deteriorated)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,280 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

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

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

Offside beam image poor

Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 31,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,840 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 17,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,313 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 15,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,970 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,759 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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WD53 MKX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 WD53 MKX, 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 WD53 MKX registered?

WD53 MKX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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