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EO53 CCV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,896 mi
Last recorded90,896 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 CCV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 90,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,753 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 78,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,985 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 67,985 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BACK BOX FALLING OFF (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX HANGING OFF (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system PIPE BURST WHEN DOING BRAKE TEST (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,566 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,741 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,856 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,455 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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EO53 CCV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EO53 CCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 CCV registered?

EO53 CCV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EO53 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 CCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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