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SL53 HHJ

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,371 mi
Last recorded74,371 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,371 miles

all 4 tyres perished on outer shoulder

coolant level low

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres perished on outer shoulder

coolant level low

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn near to minimum thickness indicator (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,677 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn near to minimum thickness indicator (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,979 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2013 53,439 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,554 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 37,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,056 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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SL53 HHJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL53 HHJ, 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 SL53 HHJ registered?

SL53 HHJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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