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SB53 AOA

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,294 mi
Last recorded110,294 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 AOA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged by coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged by coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,256 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 109,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded t0 hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged wheel trim rubbing against the valve (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 101,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged wheel trim rubbing against the valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre abnormal wear

Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,390 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre abnormal wear

Pass 14 Apr 2017 84,883 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake fluid looks dirty

engine management lamp is staying on

rear wiper blade is torn and smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,507 miles

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

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

both front tyres have worn to @ 3mm

engine management lamp is on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,112 miles

engine mamagement lamp is on

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 1 May 2014 47,784 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,267 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,574 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,711 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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SB53 AOA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SB53 AOA, 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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SB53 AOA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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