MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear axle bushes starting to split
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Both rear axle bushes starting to split
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Rear exhaust hanger broken
various engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Rear exhaust hanger broken
various engine oil leaks
Both rear brakes sticking slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering pump damp with fluid, engine damp with oil
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also wrong rotation (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear brakes sticking slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering pump damp with fluid, engine damp with oil
EXHAUST CORRODED
N/S/F TYRE 3MM
O/S/R TYRE 3MM
OIL SWEAT AT ENGINE(POSSIBLE ROCKER GASKET)
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
SLIGHT CORROSION AT FUEL PIPES
SWEAT AT STEERING RACK
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear and rear flexis to wheels metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
coolant expansion tank split and coolant level low
exhaust heat shield coming loose
front exhaust flexi deteriorating
offside front tyre feathering on outer edge
power steering pump and rack damp with oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front to rear and rear flexis to wheels metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
coolant expansion tank split and coolant level low
exhaust heat shield coming loose
front exhaust flexi deteriorating
offside front tyre feathering on outer edge
power steering pump and rack damp with oil
Both front to rear metal brakes pipes slightly corroded
Both front tyres feathered on inner edges
Metal oil filter corroded
Slight sweat from steering rack pinion
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight dampness around power steering rack and pump
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 HNV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SM53 HNV, 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 SM53 HNV registered?
SM53 HNV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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