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FH53 SNN

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 SNN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 72,737 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,995 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,925 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 64,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rubber split ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,423 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,063 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,063 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cuts around outer sidewall, and showing signs of perishing. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread to sidewall area cracked and perished. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread to sidewall area cracked and perished. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread to sidewall area cracked and perished. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,089 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,495 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all round tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 35,665 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,665 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,459 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,756 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,967 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,350 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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FH53 SNN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 SNN, 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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FH53 SNN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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