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EA53 CZU

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,778 mi
Last recorded100,778 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,216 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 79,770 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 76,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,967 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,954 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2013 60,835 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,096 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,159 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,849 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,223 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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EA53 CZU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EA53 CZU, 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 EA53 CZU registered?

EA53 CZU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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