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SA53 CEY

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CEY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,095 miles

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

front brake inspection (discs)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack

Fail 10 Sep 2011 58,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake inspection (discs)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some surface corrosion developing in suspension components and brake pipes ok at this test

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,940 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,895 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,642 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SA53 CEY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA53 CEY, 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 SA53 CEY registered?

SA53 CEY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SA53 CEY safe to buy?

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