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DU53 HJX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HJX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 78,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 66,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 52,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,030 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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DU53 HJX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol 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 DU53 HJX, 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 DU53 HJX registered?

DU53 HJX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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