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GF53 RLO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,995 mi
Last recorded86,995 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 86,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise rbt not available so decerometer used possibility of rear imbalance still present

Fail 19 May 2012 86,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside & Nearside rear light units have water inside them...

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise there is a 45% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 28 May 2011 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre heavily damaged on the sidewall but not deep enough to expose inner cords.((replacement recomended))...

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has minor damage to sidewall not deep enough to expose inner cords.((replaceement advised))...

Theree is a 49% imbalance on the rear sservice brakes when applied & released together...

front wipers lightly smearing on windscreen

Fail 27 May 2011 79,843 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre heavily damaged on the sidewall but not deep enough to expose inner cords.((replacement recomended))...

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has minor damage to sidewall not deep enough to expose inner cords.((replaceement advised))...

Theree is a 49% imbalance on the rear sservice brakes when applied & released together...

front wipers lightly smearing on windscreen

Pass 19 May 2010 71,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted in rear of the vehicle therefore unable to test any seatbelt/retaining devices or mountings in the rear

Fail 19 May 2010 71,585 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

ADvise all wheel nuts on the nearside front wheel are incorrecly fitted (put on backwards)..

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre heavily damaged on the sidewall but not deep enough to expose ant inner cords...

child seats fitted in rear of the vehicle therefore unable to test any seatbelt/retaining devices or mountings in the rear

Pass 27 May 2009 63,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all rear adult seat belts can not be checked due to child seats fitted in the rear

due to the codition of the nearside front wheel rim light vibration whilst driving may occur & increase with speed

Pass 29 May 2008 35,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

spare tyre out of shape

spare wheel damaged & buckled. this wheel & tyre should be replaced.

Fail 14 May 2007 48,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 RLO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RLO, 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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GF53 RLO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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