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GJ53 WLB

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,081 mi
Last recorded129,081 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WLB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,025 miles

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 7 Aug 2014 97,025 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 86,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,981 miles

advise front wipers slightly worn

advise signs of corrosion on & under car

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,981 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

advise signs of corrosion on & under car

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,438 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2010 49,439 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,170 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,431 miles

front brake discs signs of wear n/s/ track rod end suspect slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,105 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 WLB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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