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SL53 HHK

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,986 mi
Last recorded113,986 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 113,986 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 113,986 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,694 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 100,579 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,490 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 81,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,522 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,835 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s track rod has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,068 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 40,486 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SL53 HHK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHK, 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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SL53 HHK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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