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SL53 JMO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,108 mi
Last recorded84,108 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 JMO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,108 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,633 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,060 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,058 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,177 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,915 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 JMO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

SL53 JMO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SL53 JMO safe to buy?

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