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BJ53 UXX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,035 mi
Last recorded83,035 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UXX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,035 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,035 miles

Offside Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 77,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 71,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 68,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 64,992 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 61,044 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,516 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2019 57,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,151 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,413 miles

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,987 miles

slight damage nsf tyre wall

Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,491 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 UXX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

BJ53 UXX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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