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GJ53 WLA

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,865 mi
Last recorded113,865 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,865 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,433 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 97,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres out of shape

front brake discs rusty/corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts very corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,666 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts very corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,843 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing rough

wiper mechanism badly worn & loose

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,022 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,394 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,583 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,277 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GJ53 WLA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ53 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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