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PJ53 DBZ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,810 miles

injector seat noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 69,555 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 168,191 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 168,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 59,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,061 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all tyres perishing in treads

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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PJ53 DBZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ53 DBZ, 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 PJ53 DBZ registered?

PJ53 DBZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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