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SH53 GPJ

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,235 mi
Last recorded160,235 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GPJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 160,235 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 160,233 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 146,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 143,000 miles

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

engine not running right

Fail 28 Jan 2013 143,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 138,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,317 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,317 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 90,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 90,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 72,153 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,093 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 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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