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EO53 UHD

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,443 mi
Last recorded85,443 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UHD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,443 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 85,443 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 85,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking leaking from bottle onto floor (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,494 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 83,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,144 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaitor - perished

emissions - slow to reach operating temperature

eye level stop light - inop

Fail 27 Aug 2020 82,134 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded/deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaitor - perished

emissions - slow to reach operating temperature

eye level stop light - inop

Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,004 miles

Rear number plate - deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,752 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 79,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside rear different size to the rest (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box holed

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2017 77,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box holed

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2016 75,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 75,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,216 miles

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

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

eng oil low

hubcaps fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,475 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 69,457 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 69,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,052 miles

Rear Coil Springs Corroded At Bottom

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,689 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,497 miles

Offside front windscreen wiper blade split at end but serviceable.

Rear screen wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,857 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,407 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 37,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,838 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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EO53 UHD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EO53 UHD, 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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EO53 UHD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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