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SG53 TMZ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

47,620 mi
Last recorded47,620 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 TMZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 47,620 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification inapropriate repair (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both hubs heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehicle has corossion underneath

Fail 3 Nov 2021 45,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehicle has corossion underneath

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,953 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Nov 2020 45,953 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,728 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,174 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 45,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,226 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Jan 2018 44,226 miles

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,373 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2017 43,373 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,078 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 42,078 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at cylender (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,886 miles

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,616 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 38,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,495 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 21,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,988 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 11,821 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 TMZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SG53 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

SG53 TMZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is SG53 TMZ safe to buy?

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