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OE53 BHK

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,609 mi
Last recorded147,609 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 BHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 147,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 139,943 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 26 Jul 2018 139,943 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,488 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 114,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,401 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,075 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,075 miles

front discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,452 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,594 miles

advise knocking noise when turning left full lock when driving in checked front suspension and steering componets all ok

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,301 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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OE53 BHK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE53 BHK, 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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OE53 BHK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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