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PJ53 DCE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,766 mi
Last recorded47,766 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 47,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,145 miles

N/S/R QUARTER WING IS DAMAGED

Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,368 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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PJ53 DCE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ53 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

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

Is PJ53 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ53 DCE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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