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PJ53 OSO

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,612 mi
Last recorded66,612 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OSO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,612 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,612 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,915 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,610 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,829 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,502 miles

rear tyres worn smooth on inner tread.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,280 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,232 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,537 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 14,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,241 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 OSO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

PJ53 OSO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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