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WJ53 WBP

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WBP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,063 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 134,046 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp sender not working, cooling fan running all the time possibly contributing to excess smoke ?

Pass 26 Oct 2012 123,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 123,650 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 98,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 98,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 54,997 miles

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

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

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

Emmissions blowing past injector, poss entering cabin

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,997 miles

Emmissions blowing past injector, poss entering cabin

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,302 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WJ53 WBP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ53 WBP, 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 WJ53 WBP registered?

WJ53 WBP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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