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WG53 LWZ

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,562 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,420 miles

drivers door mirror cover missing

offside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,224 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,103 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,103 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,790 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,900 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,208 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,433 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 33,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG53 LWZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WG53 LWZ, 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 WG53 LWZ registered?

WG53 LWZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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