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MX53 TWJ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,610 mi
Last recorded78,610 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 TWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,314 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,314 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,130 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,717 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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MX53 TWJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 MX53 TWJ, 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 MX53 TWJ registered?

MX53 TWJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is MX53 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 TWJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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