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SJ53 WEX

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 WEX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 86,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 16 May 2024 85,992 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 85,688 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 80,618 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 79,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 78,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

Fail 20 May 2020 78,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 31 May 2019 77,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2018 76,443 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,993 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,992 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,095 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

vehicle has just met park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,961 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 69,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,568 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,387 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,772 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r reflector slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,461 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 31,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,556 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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SJ53 WEX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ53 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

SJ53 WEX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 WEX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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