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MM53 HZC

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,701 mi
Last recorded113,701 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 HZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,701 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 113,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,758 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,516 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,090 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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MM53 HZC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZC, 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 MM53 HZC registered?

MM53 HZC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MM53 HZC safe to buy?

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