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GJ53 UHM

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,816 mi
Last recorded171,816 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UHM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 171,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 156,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear slight mishaped

Pass 25 Mar 2013 138,847 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 138,415 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,577 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 103,557 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

front wipers are in a poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,092 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,625 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,371 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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GJ53 UHM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ53 UHM, 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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GJ53 UHM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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