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WF53 ODX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

165,041 mi
Last recorded165,041 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ODX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 165,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam at mounting ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened outer cable corroded and scaling (1.1.15 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and swollen (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes inc filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective causing poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full chassis leg corroded and swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective causing poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis leg corroded and swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 162,219 miles

Central heatshield insecure

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre innerside wall damage ( run under inflated)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 162,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central heatshield insecure

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre innerside wall damage ( run under inflated)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,123 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer cover split in places (1.1.15 (a))

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction scratched (3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear wiper blade not clearing

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant low

under body and running gear very rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,870 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excess travel at leaver (1.1.6 (d))

under body and running gear corroded and rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2019 153,904 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight deterioration to image

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slight deterioration to image

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to front sub-frame

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

oil leak from rear of engine

play in lower steering column

reverse light not working

slight coolant leak front of engine

surface corrosion to fuel filler neck

Fail 23 Sep 2019 153,770 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight coolant leak front of engine

surface corrosion to fuel filler neck

Nearside Front headlamp slight deterioration to image

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slight deterioration to image

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to front sub-frame

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

oil leak from rear of engine

play in lower steering column

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2018 146,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

revers lamp is not lighting

slight movement in steering rack pinion shaft

Pass 25 Sep 2017 140,343 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,790 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front discs corroded

fuel lines corroded at rear

play in wiper linkage

slight noise and play from both rear hubs

surface corrosion to r/o/s brake pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust heatshield loose

front discs corroded

fuel lines corroded at rear

play in wiper linkage

r/o/s tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly out of shape

slight blow from exhaust middle section

slight noise and play from both rear hubs

surface corrosion to r/o/s brake pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,780 miles

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

boot will not open from outside

exhaust heat shield insecure offside rear

wiper lincage badly worn but clearing screen

Fail 30 Sep 2015 124,780 miles

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

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

boot will not open from outside

exhaust heat shield insecure offside rear

wiper lincage badly worn but clearing screen

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,984 miles

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak front engine from bottom of expansion bottle area.

heavy surface corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes.

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipe offside rear going to flexi.

offside front wiper blade split.

play in front wiper linkage.

slight brake bind offside rear.

surface corrosion to front nearside metal brake pipe going to flexi.

surface corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe going to flexi.

unable to open boot to carry out full inspection.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 116,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak front engine from bottom of expansion bottle area.

heavy surface corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes.

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipe offside rear going to flexi.

offside front wiper blade split.

play in front wiper linkage.

slight brake bind offside rear.

surface corrosion to front nearside metal brake pipe going to flexi.

surface corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe going to flexi.

unable to open boot to carry out full inspection.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear off and nearsid rear shockabsorber dustt covers have broke loose

slight play steering column lower shaft

twist in nearside front seat belt but still operating

Fail 30 Sep 2013 107,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear off and nearsid rear shockabsorber dustt covers have broke loose

twist in nearside front seat belt but still operating

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack end on nearside.

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake sticking on 30 kg

slight play in nearside track rod end and steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside roadwheel distorted at rim

rear exhaust box badly corroded and slight leak of gases

wiper arms and blades inccorectly positioned [fouling on bodywork]

Fail 30 Sep 2011 87,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside roadwheel distorted at rim

rear exhaust box badly corroded and slight leak of gases

wiper arms and blades inccorectly positioned [fouling on bodywork]

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,122 miles

damp around steering rack.

engine managment light on.

pads low disc lipped.

play in wiper linkage.

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice only slight at base of steering column at joint to rack

Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice only slight at base of steering column at joint to rack

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,880 miles

rear reg plate has some damage by water ingress

Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

enging manegment light showing ondash

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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WF53 ODX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WF53 ODX, 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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WF53 ODX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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