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SW53 BCE

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,961 mi
Last recorded61,961 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,545 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to near side rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to off side rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,079 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 4,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 3,248 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 3,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SW53 BCE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW53 BCE, 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 SW53 BCE registered?

SW53 BCE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SW53 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 BCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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