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RG53 FSZ

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,892 mi
Last recorded55,892 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 55,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 44,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,643 miles

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

all tyres cracking in between tread areas

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 42,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,912 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 41,912 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,013 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,734 miles

o/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

rear number plate marked

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,131 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 31,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre on limit edges

rear number plate marked

Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,698 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,910 miles

damage n/s/r light lense

front tyres worn inner edge

wear front disc

Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,743 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,187 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perrish

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,835 miles

offside wiper blade smearing slightley

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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RG53 FSZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RG53 FSZ, 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 RG53 FSZ registered?

RG53 FSZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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