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MJ53 UPX

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UPX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,431 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,325 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,234 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,224 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,499 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,098 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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MJ53 UPX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ53 UPX, 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 MJ53 UPX registered?

MJ53 UPX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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