MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner rims (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner rims (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner rims ,multiple small distortions (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner rims ,multiple small distortions (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
expansion tank leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
expansion tank leaking
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim borderline (4.2.A.1a)
heat shield insecure
power steering pipes rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
near side mirror cover missing
near side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side mirror damaged body
slight buckl eboth rear rims
slight scuff marks to screen
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn oninner edge
off side mirror damaged body
slight buckl eboth rear rims
slight scuff marks to screen
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 WHT is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?
SM53 WHT is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is SM53 WHT safe to buy?
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