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EJ53 ATK

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,328 mi
Last recorded92,328 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ATK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT BEAING SLIGHTLY TIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LINK BETWEEN FLEXY AND WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LINK BETWEEN FLEXY AND WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 88,160 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LINK TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,279 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 75,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,067 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,416 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,977 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Dec 2017 56,977 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,729 miles

CHILD SEATS FIITED

N/S FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM IS DAMAGED

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR

Fail 15 Dec 2016 52,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

CHILD SEATS FIITED

MISFIRE UNDER LOAD

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

N/S FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM IS DAMAGED

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR

SCREW IN THE TREAD SHOULDER OF THE N/S REAR TYRE

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection and operation off seat belt.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection and operation off seat belt.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 49,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection and operation off seat belt.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection and operation off seat belt.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,481 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,062 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,422 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,976 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,132 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,521 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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EJ53 ATK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ53 ATK, 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 EJ53 ATK registered?

EJ53 ATK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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