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PX53 PZE

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 PZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 141,308 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 141,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 133,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 133,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 121,934 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 121,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 113,010 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 107,248 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 107,248 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 6 May 2015 101,838 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 100,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,291 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Back box starting to corrode.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,731 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,460 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 41,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,415 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 25,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,978 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PX53 PZE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PX53 PZE, 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 PX53 PZE registered?

PX53 PZE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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