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FY53 JXO

2003 Mazda 2

Bronze Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 JXO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,910 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 86,904 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,818 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 84,248 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 84,224 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,975 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 82,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,486 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,479 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,868 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 72,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,804 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,399 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,368 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,705 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 30,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,295 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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FY53 JXO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Bronze with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY53 JXO, 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 FY53 JXO registered?

FY53 JXO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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