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OE53 JFJ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,778 mi
Last recorded47,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 JFJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 47,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,578 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 44,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 29,434 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 25,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 11,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 6,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 6,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 5,702 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 5,430 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 4,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 4,534 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,348 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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OE53 JFJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 OE53 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

OE53 JFJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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