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MT53 ZSU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,699 mi
Last recorded122,699 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 ZSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,699 miles

All-round body damaged - No sharp edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lense slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 122,699 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All-round body damaged - No sharp edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lense slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,975 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

near side rear door damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2016 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear door damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,339 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,451 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,885 miles

miss fire

Fail 24 Oct 2013 87,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

miss fire

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,656 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,693 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit of tread on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,693 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit of tread on inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2011 73,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 64,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,460 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 ZSU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

MT53 ZSU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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