MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ST53 MEV registered?
ST53 MEV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2003.
Is ST53 MEV safe to buy?
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