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RJ53 VBP

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,054 mi
Last recorded119,054 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VBP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,054 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 119,054 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 116,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,039 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 105,037 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,832 miles

n/s/r sill damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,513 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,803 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,369 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,251 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 VBP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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