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OY53 AOJ

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

184,352 mi
Last recorded184,352 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 AOJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 184,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 180,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 173,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 166,404 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 166,404 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 159,412 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 159,412 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,401 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 152,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 137,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 137,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,450 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 130,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,266 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,716 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 104,716 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,542 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,707 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,554 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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OY53 AOJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY53 AOJ, 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 OY53 AOJ registered?

OY53 AOJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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