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SH53 UAV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,089 mi
Last recorded48,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UAV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,271 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 42,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,193 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,920 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 27,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,809 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s/f tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,938 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,493 miles

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

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 UAV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

SH53 UAV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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