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PJ53 OTL

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OTL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 91,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,682 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn and contaminated with oil ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 77,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,797 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,849 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 OTL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

PJ53 OTL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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