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SM53 WHT

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,847 mi
Last recorded154,847 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WHT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,847 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,180 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,180 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,180 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 119,180 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,801 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

expansion tank leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,345 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 116,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,842 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 113,786 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,948 miles

near side mirror cover missing

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,994 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,984 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,788 miles

off side mirror damaged body

slight buckl eboth rear rims

slight scuff marks to screen

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,090 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 61,090 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,217 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,730 miles

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 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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SM53 WHT is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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