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GL53 DVC

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,372 mi
Last recorded111,372 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 103,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,349 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 95,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,201 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 62,693 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,394 miles

wiper linkage worn but wipers are working o.k. at this time

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,751 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 3,469 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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GL53 DVC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL53 DVC, 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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What year was GL53 DVC registered?

GL53 DVC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is GL53 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 DVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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