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DV53 CUJ

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 113,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 113,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 108,674 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Drivers Seat ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,227 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,225 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2017 95,703 miles

Front tyres edges bald

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 95,703 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front tyres edges bald

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smeary

Fail 2 Jun 2016 87,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smeary

Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,848 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

slight corrosion n/s/f brake disc inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front bumper damaged

slight corrosion n/s/f brake disc inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,780 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully check n/s/r seatbelt due to fitment of child seat

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 53,526 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,277 miles

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

alternator belt showing signs of cracking

centre exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre showing very slight cracks

power steering pipes slightly corroded

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt due to fitment of child seat

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,089 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 30,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades starting to split

n/s/f tyre has split in side wall (no cords visible)

wheel nuts do not appear to go onto studs far

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,215 miles

WHEELS APPEAR TO BE NON STANDARD, THE WHEEL NUTS APPEAR TO NOT GO ON FAR

Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,039 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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DV53 CUJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV53 CUJ, 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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DV53 CUJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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