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SM53 GWL

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,527 mi
Last recorded116,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,527 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 111,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union Corroded Main To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 111,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Centre Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union Corroded Main To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Pipe To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,587 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,254 miles

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,690 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Exhuast box braket Missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,087 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake performance low

low braking on rear footbrake offside and nearside.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,968 miles

footbrake performance low

low braking on rear footbrake

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,721 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 20,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre tread low

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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SM53 GWL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SM53 GWL, 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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SM53 GWL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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