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FG53 TGJ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,634 mi
Last recorded41,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,634 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 40,049 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,191 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 39,187 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,923 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,885 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 35,885 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,974 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,294 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,431 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2007 14,095 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,844 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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FG53 TGJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG53 TGJ, 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 FG53 TGJ registered?

FG53 TGJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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