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EA53 VBE

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,210 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 51,210 miles

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

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 3 Nov 2022 49,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 1,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 1,661 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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EA53 VBE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EA53 VBE, 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 EA53 VBE registered?

EA53 VBE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EA53 VBE safe to buy?

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