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OE53 BHN

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 BHN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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 close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,227 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wwearing low and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 114,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 22 Nov 2019 108,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,325 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on both edges @ very close to limit

Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on both edges @ very close to limit

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,033 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,752 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 86,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,801 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,034 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,007 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,537 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 28,537 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OE53 BHN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE53 BHN, 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 OE53 BHN registered?

OE53 BHN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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