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SC53 TKA

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,515 mi
Last recorded111,515 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 TKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,515 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 111,501 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,983 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,896 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,231 miles

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner tread

Fail 23 Jun 2014 74,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner tread

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,455 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,455 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,584 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,040 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,881 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 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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SC53 TKA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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