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SL53 HHP

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,274 mi
Last recorded109,274 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HHP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,274 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components hevily rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components hevily rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 101,901 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 101,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 88,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 82,753 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,744 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S/F AND N/S/F (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 70,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F AND N/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S/F AND N/S/F (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,541 miles

SLIGHT SCUFFING TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT SCUFFING TO WINDSCREEN.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,756 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

blades split slightly

nearside sill damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2011 43,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 3,484 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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SL53 HHP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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