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SP53 UUH

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UUH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,272 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,427 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 45,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going forward (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going forward (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 39,243 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,091 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,091 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,294 miles

front brake pipes are corroded not excessive

windscreen wipers smear screen and are in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes are corroded not excessive

windscreen wipers smear screen and are in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,889 miles

n/s/f wheel is slightly buckled

slight corrosion at o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,107 miles

engine management light is on

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipe has light corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,575 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 22,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2006 13,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

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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SP53 UUH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP53 UUH, 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 SP53 UUH registered?

SP53 UUH is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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