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PE53 CJJ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 CJJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.6 mm of tread getting worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,818 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,354 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2017 53,058 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,124 miles

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 3 Sep 2007 17,872 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,183 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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PE53 CJJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE53 CJJ, 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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PE53 CJJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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