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GF53 FJU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 69,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,925 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 46,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 40,612 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 37,858 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2013 35,261 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,508 miles

both o/s tyres worn shoulders

unable to test rear seatbelts - child seats fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,233 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,604 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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GF53 FJU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GF53 FJU, 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 GF53 FJU registered?

GF53 FJU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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