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OE53 BHL

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,067 mi
Last recorded145,067 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 BHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 145,063 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Wash/wipers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,498 miles

n/s main brake pipe corroding

osr wheel bearing rough

Fail 11 Jul 2016 125,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s main brake pipe front section (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

n/s main brake pipe corroding

osr wheel bearing rough

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,272 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front wiper split at end

Fail 2 Apr 2015 112,272 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front wiper split at end

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,529 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake high

Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,144 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 BHL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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