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MT53 HCJ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 HCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,890 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror case damaged

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,646 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover temp repair

front number plate damaged

lower engine mount worn

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,735 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

gearbox stabiliser mounting bush deteriorating

slight corrosion to off side rear inner sill

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

gearbox stabiliser mounting bush deteriorating

slight corrosion to off side rear inner sill

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,444 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 54,349 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,785 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

nearside door mirror outer cover missing and taped over

rear bumper cracked on offside

Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,785 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

nearside door mirror outer cover missing and taped over

rear bumper cracked on offside

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,581 miles

one bracket corroded off rear exhaust box. but box still secure

Fail 22 Apr 2014 33,999 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaus bracket corroded but eshaust still adequately supported

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,999 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaus bracket corroded but eshaust still adequately supported

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,292 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,261 miles

rear dumper cracked on o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,961 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)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perrish

Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,420 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2009 21,420 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,073 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 12,073 miles

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

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

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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MT53 HCJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT53 HCJ, 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 MT53 HCJ registered?

MT53 HCJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is MT53 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 HCJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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