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DE53 FSJ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,756 mi
Last recorded80,756 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FSJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,756 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak dripping onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning poor image (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 80,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak dripping onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning poor image (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 79,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distored (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 76,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,991 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,980 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,691 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,565 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,622 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,641 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,255 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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DE53 FSJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE53 FSJ, 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 DE53 FSJ registered?

DE53 FSJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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