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SD53 UEO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,496 mi
Last recorded126,496 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UEO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 120,152 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,143 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 114,143 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 107,572 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,814 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,717 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 82,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,377 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,982 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,767 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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SD53 UEO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD53 UEO, 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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SD53 UEO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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