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WG53 OBO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 OBO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 6mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 96,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 6mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,381 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 95,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,869 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 92,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,512 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,512 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,827 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,928 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,986 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,320 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,203 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 45,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,595 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,738 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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WG53 OBO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG53 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

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

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