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PE53 EVC

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,812 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 104,812 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Heatshield loose for fuel tank

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,306 miles

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

oil filter corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 104,305 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,648 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 101,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 98,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,897 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,788 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,466 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,777 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,554 miles

dampness around pas rack and offside front hub components

slight damage to offside front wheel on inside

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 EVC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

PE53 EVC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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