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GF53 FJV

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,568 mi
Last recorded182,568 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 182,568 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 173,467 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 163,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it runs under floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it runs under floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 163,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 155,949 miles

Central heatshield insecure

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 149,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 140,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc very rusty and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 140,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc very rusty and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,516 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector/s leaking past seal

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 120,356 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Flex hose C clip lose (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector/s leaking past seal

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,100 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,330 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 97,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,974 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,405 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,071 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 36,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 FJV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

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

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