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SB53 BYL

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,216 mi
Last recorded54,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 BYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,216 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,109 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,538 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 37,536 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,552 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 BYL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYL, 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 SB53 BYL registered?

SB53 BYL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SB53 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 BYL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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