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WF53 VJG

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VJG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,061 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 122,061 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 105,835 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn Bearing noisy (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2016 88,259 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 74,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,250 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,727 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,727 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,434 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,092 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,092 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,518 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2006 19,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,181 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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WF53 VJG is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJG, 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 WF53 VJG registered?

WF53 VJG is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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