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EF53 GKJ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,059 mi
Last recorded71,059 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector chuffing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre flat

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,873 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010 61,559 miles

Both Front Tyres Low On Inner Edge

Both Front Tyres On Legal Limit

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,720 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r & o/s/r perished & have shallow cuts in tread

rear wiper blade slpit

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,401 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 49,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF53 GKJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF53 GKJ, 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 EF53 GKJ registered?

EF53 GKJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 GKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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