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WG53 ZDA

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,892 mi
Last recorded55,892 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged but no cords showing

boot wont open

Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged but to cords showing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

boot wont open

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,625 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 52,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine oil filter corroded and leaking

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

Windscreen dirty on inside

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,274 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,274 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,237 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,237 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,673 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 33,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded, pittede and scored.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and rear tyres have flat spots

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 30,217 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 30,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,464 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,960 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 16,684 miles

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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WG53 ZDA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZDA, 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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WG53 ZDA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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