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SV53 LXL

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,321 mi
Last recorded65,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axle front mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axle front mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear NSR/Central rear seats missing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 65,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axle front mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axle front mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,791 miles

Front Oil filter rusty needs replacing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,530 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 60,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,211 miles

Central Front Lower Oil filter corroded

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil filter corroded

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 59,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil filter is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipes slightly corroded - nearside front to rear

Brake pipes slightly corroded - offside front to rear

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

Nearside front - slight play in anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,798 miles

all brakes pipes are coated in grease

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,819 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 45,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,468 miles

n/s rear tyre worn outer shoulder.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,479 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,485 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 26,478 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 21,347 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,971 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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SV53 LXL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV53 LXL, 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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SV53 LXL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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