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SM53 GWE

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,324 mi
Last recorded77,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GWE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,324 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn more on edges

undertray loose

Fail 23 Jun 2011 77,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn more on edges

undertray loose

Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,731 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 60,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,217 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,453 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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SM53 GWE is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 GWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM53 GWE registered?

SM53 GWE is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SM53 GWE safe to buy?

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