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AV53 SZY

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,362 mi
Last recorded51,362 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,347 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting

Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,235 miles

Coolant level low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,119 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,265 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,185 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 44,185 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear wiper smear and judders.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,095 miles

slight knock noise internal steering rack lock to lock

Fail 23 Oct 2012 43,095 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)

slight knock noise internal steering rack lock to lock

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,511 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Offside rear tyre tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,156 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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AV53 SZY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV53 SZY, 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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AV53 SZY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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