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PE53 EVH

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,459 mi
Last recorded120,459 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 EVH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,710 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 4 Aug 2017 99,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,309 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes not fully clipped but not considered insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 91,309 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes not fully clipped but not considered insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,844 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 81,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,512 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,512 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,970 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 30,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,771 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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PE53 EVH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PE53 EVH, 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 PE53 EVH registered?

PE53 EVH is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is PE53 EVH safe to buy?

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