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ST53 MEV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,330 mi
Last recorded74,330 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 MEV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,972 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,306 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,903 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,499 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,524 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 32,522 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,719 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 24,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,238 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,525 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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ST53 MEV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST53 MEV, 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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ST53 MEV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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