MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint onto steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper lower bolt/slide fitted at an angle into housing
Nearside Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear tyre showing wear on inner tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre showing wear on inner tread
rear heat shield loose
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear silencer outer skin corroded and split
rear silencer outer skin corroded and split
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SC53 TKA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 TKA, 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 SC53 TKA registered?
SC53 TKA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is SC53 TKA safe to buy?
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