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SB53 OPR

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 OPR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 103,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,795 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 94,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,402 miles

both front inner disc faces carroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 71,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

both front inner disc faces carroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,776 miles

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S front strut top mount has slight movement

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 65,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Neareside rear tyre worn @ outer edge & inner sidewall cracked/ perished.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,563 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,206 miles

srs light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,442 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,186 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 OPR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB53 OPR, 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 OPR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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