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MT53 TSZ

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 TSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rust throughout underside

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,201 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 100,201 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 98,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged x2 (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,484 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,638 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 65,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,257 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,212 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 45,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,563 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,184 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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MT53 TSZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT53 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

MT53 TSZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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