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SL53 HHO

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,595 mi
Last recorded77,595 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,595 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,595 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 59,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 50,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,997 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 22,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

N/S/R & O/S/F TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

REAR WIPER RUBBER TORN

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 HHO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SL53 HHO, 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 HHO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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