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GJ53 WLL

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,076 mi
Last recorded76,076 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WLL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 70,959 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 70,959 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 62,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,931 miles

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 Front Inner CV Boot weeping around clip

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,694 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,173 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 25,173 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,856 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 20,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,616 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,316 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 13,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,357 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 WLL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 WLL registered?

GJ53 WLL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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