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MM53 JSV

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,785 mi
Last recorded104,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 JSV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,785 miles

Front front subframe corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,534 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 100,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,798 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,099 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,772 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

srs light on intermitant

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,254 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,267 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,600 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,453 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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MM53 JSV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MM53 JSV, 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 MM53 JSV registered?

MM53 JSV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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