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BJ53 UXY

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UXY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 103,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 103,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 99,724 miles

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

Front Bumper slightly damaged but no sharp edge

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Bumper slightly damaged but no sharp edge

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 96,050 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,175 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 86,572 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 83,526 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 83,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,864 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,410 miles

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

osr and nsr wheel bearings slight noisey

Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,282 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 56,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,654 miles

Two child seats fitted to outer two rear seats;No full inspection of these adult seat belts.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,288 miles

bonnet safety catch release mechanism faulty (difficult to release/open)

nearside front tyre wearing low on shoulders

Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,016 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 27,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,898 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 UXY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ53 UXY, 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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BJ53 UXY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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