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DA53 UHP

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UHP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 98,283 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,997 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,540 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,918 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level on minimum

front brake disc/s corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

nearside front bumper area has a slight projection caused by damage

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,398 miles

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

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 22 Dec 2010 32,247 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,292 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,204 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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DA53 UHP 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA53 UHP, 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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DA53 UHP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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