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DU53 HHZ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 121,880 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 107,570 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 107,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,405 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 97,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,227 miles

front windscreen got few scracthes

n/s/r lens cracked

rear exausht box crodded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front windscreen got few scracthes

n/s/r lens cracked

rear exausht box crodded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,451 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f mirror glass damaged slightley

rear number plate slightley warn

scratch in window screen

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f mirror glass damaged slightley

rear number plate slightley warn

scratch in window screen

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust back box excessivley coroded

o/s/f wiper fixing worn

screen wash fluid starting solidify

slight oil leak on steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2008 51,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust back box excessivley coroded

o/s/f wiper weak

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,394 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,439 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front pads getting low 1/4 left

slight damp on power steering rack

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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DU53 HHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU53 HHZ, 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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DU53 HHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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