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SG53 RWJ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,654 mi
Last recorded73,654 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,654 miles

Front wiper rack worn.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,651 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front wiper rack worn.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to near (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to near (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,063 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 54,063 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,015 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 39,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,015 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,032 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders, DOES NOT YET SHOW PLY OR CORD.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,027 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders, DOES NOT YET SHOW PLY OR CORD.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 20,905 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,953 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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SG53 RWJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG53 RWJ, 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 SG53 RWJ registered?

SG53 RWJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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