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SM53 HNV

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,751 mi
Last recorded121,751 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 HNV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 121,751 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,751 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,101 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust hanger broken

various engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2016 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust hanger broken

various engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,843 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,781 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 84,625 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 73,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,774 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 55,774 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,393 miles

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

slight dampness around power steering rack and pump

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,347 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 19,347 miles

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.

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 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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