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SM53 WHV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

eml on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,250 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,796 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,273 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,659 miles

slight damage to O/S/R seatbelt webbing.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 32,659 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight damage to O/S/R seatbelt webbing.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,270 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 WHV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM53 WHV registered?

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

Is SM53 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 WHV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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