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PJ53 FAO

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,966 mi
Last recorded78,966 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 78,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 73,710 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 69,513 miles

has a slight cut on the side wall but has no cords showing

Pass 11 May 2015 65,210 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 61,260 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 61,260 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,517 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,338 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 26,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2007 18,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 9,103 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 FAO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

PJ53 FAO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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