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SV53 LXO

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,237 mi
Last recorded69,237 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LXO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,808 miles

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

gearbox mounting starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,070 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,210 miles

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

corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,095 miles

gearbox mounting bush starting to split

Fail 25 Feb 2014 53,095 miles

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

gearbox mounting bush starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,125 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,125 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre edge wearing and 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,335 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,335 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,582 miles

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,582 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,497 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tread

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,882 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006
Fail 18 Oct 2006

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LXO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXO, 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 SV53 LXO registered?

SV53 LXO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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