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SL53 HJU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,181 mi
Last recorded51,181 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,181 miles

ADVISE- O/S/REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,181 miles

ADVISE- O/S/REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,093 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,803 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 19,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 3 Oct 2006 18,773 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

rear tyres different speed rating to front

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 HJU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

SL53 HJU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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