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SC53 GZV

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,480 mi
Last recorded118,480 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 GZV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,480 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 118,480 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,582 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside main brake pipe coroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,398 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside main front section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 112,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside main front section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,148 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER TREAD

ADVISE BTH FRONT TO REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS

Fail 23 Nov 2015 109,148 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER TREAD

ADVISE BTH FRONT TO REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,797 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise offside front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 103,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise engine oil leaks

advise offside front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,035 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front,offside front to rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

advise engine oil leaks

advise nearside rear brake binding

advise rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhasust rear hanger bracket coroded

heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise nearside steering track rod end rubber split

advise slight leak at steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,677 miles

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

advise nearside steering track rod end rubber split

advise slight leak at steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,745 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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SC53 GZV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SC53 GZV, 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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SC53 GZV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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