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SJ53 FSD

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,317 mi
Last recorded67,317 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FSD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component Fluid every where around pump (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing Centre stalk (5.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion & pitting on front brake disc o/s & n/s

Corrosion on o/s & n/s box sections/chassis rails

Corrosion on o/s & n/s outer sills

Corrosion on rear axle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,268 miles

rear exhaust joint has minor leak

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 65,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

vehicle structure and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,814 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,814 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,477 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 57,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,708 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 53,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,657 miles

1) Left front tyre has been scrubbing against something e.g. Kerbs. 2) Right front tyre has slight cracking on inside edge keep under observation.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 32,777 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 32,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,618 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 26,603 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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SJ53 FSD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJ53 FSD, 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 SJ53 FSD registered?

SJ53 FSD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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