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RJ53 VBN

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,769 mi
Last recorded170,769 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VBN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 170,769 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 167,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 164,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 145,546 miles

Injector seal blowing on engine

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2021 145,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Injector seal blowing on engine

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,131 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,978 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,710 miles

Gases leaking at injectors.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 75,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Gases leaking at injectors.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,636 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and ON limits of wear

O/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,631 miles

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent slightly

P.A.S fluid level at reservior low and ON MINIMUM limit

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,301 miles

N/S/R tyre abit low on tread

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,254 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 35,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,890 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,060 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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RJ53 VBN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJ53 VBN, 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 RJ53 VBN registered?

RJ53 VBN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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