MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
rear heat shield slightly insecure
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
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
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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.
footbrake performance low
low braking on rear footbrake
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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