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EJ53 PXE

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,530 mi
Last recorded149,530 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 PXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 149,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 149,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 147,551 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear brake pipes all slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 147,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear brake pipes all slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 143,401 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,597 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,732 miles

Advise water leak from header tank

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,294 miles

front wipers splitting at ends just clear screen

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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EJ53 PXE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ53 PXE, 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 EJ53 PXE registered?

EJ53 PXE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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