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WG53 OSV

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 OSV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,022 miles

some underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 80,611 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 80,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,023 miles

Body corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2021 80,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Body corroded

Bonnet stiff to open

Headlamps faded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,969 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded and minor leak from centre section

front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

offside rear tyre cracking

signs of a oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,182 miles

Exhaust Flexy Slightly Weakened

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Jun 2018 72,182 miles

Exhaust Flexy Slightly Weakened

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deterioated (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2017 69,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deterioated (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,878 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 59,236 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,236 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 46,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 42,576 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,561 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,774 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 35,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim....old oil around p.a.s.rack area....slight oil leak from sump gasket??..old coolant around thermostate area....ADVISE - TRACKING CHECK....

Pass 12 May 2008 35,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,566 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,566 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/f wiper starting to split

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 OSV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

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

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