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SJ53 CVM

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,888 mi
Last recorded39,888 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 CVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 39,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 37,835 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 37,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,512 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 36,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,964 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,507 miles

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

Oil filter pourous

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,339 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 17,339 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,290 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 9,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,060 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,586 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,443 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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SJ53 CVM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ53 CVM, 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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SJ53 CVM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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