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AX53 GVR

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,881 mi
Last recorded59,881 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GVR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 59,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,080 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 55,080 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,141 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 54,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen hole in pipe near slam panel (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail axle by mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 53,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 52,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,588 miles

Near and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Near and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,579 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,161 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,153 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked,offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front headlamp aim on lowest limits,(zero setting).

Fail 24 Nov 2006 13,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked,offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front headlamp aim on lowest limits,(zero setting).

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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AX53 GVR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AX53 GVR, 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 AX53 GVR registered?

AX53 GVR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is AX53 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 GVR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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