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BJ53 OGX

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,130 mi
Last recorded24,130 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 24,130 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 24,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 23,506 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 22,960 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 21,548 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 21,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,737 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 19,737 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 17,658 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 17,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,151 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 10,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 9,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,134 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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BJ53 OGX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ53 OGX, 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 BJ53 OGX registered?

BJ53 OGX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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