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SY53 OHU

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,547 mi
Last recorded109,547 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,547 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,464 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,144 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking outer shoulders -175/65 r14 T

Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,143 miles

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking outer shoulders -175/65 r14 T

Fail 4 Oct 2012 71,681 miles

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear section exhaust system heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,681 miles

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Rear section exhaust system heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,008 miles

rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,568 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 52,566 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,010 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW TREAD AND ONLY JUST PASSES MOT STANDARD

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,413 miles

both front tyres are on the limit of 1.6mm

front brakes have 15% imbalance

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,960 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 15,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SY53 OHU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY53 OHU, 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 SY53 OHU registered?

SY53 OHU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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