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DU53 HJO

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,967 mi
Last recorded70,967 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,967 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,829 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken .

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,081 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges .

offside rear bumper damage .

Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges .

offside rear bumper damage .

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,844 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,643 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 35,642 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Cut in offside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edges.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,076 miles

Nearside rear door not opening from inside

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,045 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 26,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HJO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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