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SH53 ETV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ETV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,717 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 85,717 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 72,326 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,054 miles

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 61,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,549 miles

front brake disc worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 53,549 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,676 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,676 miles

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

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,047 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 38,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,203 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Dec 2013 16,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,378 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 14,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,728 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut on the outside sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2007 3,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,228 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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SH53 ETV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SH53 ETV, 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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SH53 ETV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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