MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine not running right
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
engine not running right
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 GPJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 GPJ, 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 SH53 GPJ registered?
SH53 GPJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is SH53 GPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH53 GPJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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