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WJ53 WCA

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,769 mi
Last recorded110,769 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WCA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 110,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,548 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 81,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,778 miles

Coolant bottle deteriorated

Front sub-frame corroded

Front suspension components corroded both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 77,778 miles

Coolant bottle deteriorated

Front sub-frame corroded

Front suspension components corroded both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,598 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear fuel filler metal pipes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear fuel filler metal pipes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,924 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,184 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,107 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle corroded/rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,335 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,700 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,651 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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WJ53 WCA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCA, 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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WJ53 WCA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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