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NV53 BNJ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,441 mi
Last recorded63,441 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 BNJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 23 Feb 2023 59,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main bushes showing signs perishing and slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,402 miles

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

all four tyres showing signs age cracking - 175/65/14

Fail 25 Feb 2022 57,402 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres showing signs age cracking - 175/65/14

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,580 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in sealant

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in sealant

Offside Front brake pipe covered in sealant

Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,112 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,280 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,280 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,273 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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NV53 BNJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NV53 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV53 BNJ registered?

NV53 BNJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is NV53 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 BNJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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