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MK53 SDO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 SDO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,342 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,907 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,907 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,367 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,435 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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MK53 SDO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK53 SDO, 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 MK53 SDO registered?

MK53 SDO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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