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GL53 KZE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,406 mi
Last recorded114,406 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 114,406 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 114,406 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 108,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,586 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 102,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,778 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2020 80,534 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 140mm From O/S 220mm From Upper Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 80,534 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 140mm From O/S 220mm From Upper Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 72,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,641 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

Fail 18 May 2018 57,641 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2017 43,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 33,188 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and low tread inner edge

o/s/f tyre void tread inner edge and perished

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Jun 2015 22,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,738 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,071 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 KZE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GL53 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

GL53 KZE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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