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PE53 CJF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 CJF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 86,774 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexihose x 2 , coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers around douter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,886 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corroded

Offside Front rim slight damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,828 miles

rear wiper split

under body protection required

Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,823 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper split

under body protection required

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,199 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,195 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,250 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,318 miles

gearbox worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade not clearing window

Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade not clearing window

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,780 miles

engine overheating

Fail 16 Feb 2009 37,780 miles

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

engine overheating

Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,494 miles

child seats to n/s and o/s rear

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 27,021 miles

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

Offside 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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PE53 CJF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE53 CJF, 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 PE53 CJF registered?

PE53 CJF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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