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MM53 HZA

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 HZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,725 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2020 87,079 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front brake discs are in very poor condition on the inner surfaces.

The rear number plate is deteriorated.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front brake discs are in very poor condition on the inner surfaces.

The rear number plate is deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,093 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,577 miles

All four tyres are worn low and close to the legal limit in places.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,480 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 76,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,505 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 71,327 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,130 miles

The off side front tyre is wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The off side front tyre is wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The rear number plate is deteriorating very slightly.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,097 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management warning light illuminated.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 41,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,407 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion around the rear section.

The near side front tyre is wearing on the edges of the tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,246 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 30,219 miles

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

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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MM53 HZA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM53 HZA, 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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MM53 HZA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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