MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bumper insecure
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
uneaven wear @ o/s/r tyre 175 / 65 / TR 14
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
uneaven wear @ o/s/r tyre 175 / 65 / TR 14
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SH53 ETU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SH53 ETU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SH53 ETU?
You can check the full history of SH53 ETU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SH53 ETU registered?
SH53 ETU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is SH53 ETU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH53 ETU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SH53 ETU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH53 ETU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.