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WK53 VAD

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VAD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,003 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2018 101,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 98,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2017 98,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,722 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid on minimum

Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid on minimum

Pass 7 May 2015 78,522 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 12 Mar 2014 63,410 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f sill damaged

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split on ends

o/s/f door damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 35,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,458 miles

both front and near side rear tyre perishing , wearing unevenly and has diffrent speed ratting to the other one

front and rear wiper blades poor

near side rear body work damaged

oil leak round sump area

Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,244 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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WK53 VAD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WK53 VAD, 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 WK53 VAD registered?

WK53 VAD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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