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EJ53 ZYX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZYX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/s/f tyre deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/s/f tyre deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,989 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,160 miles

rear wiperblade split

Fail 10 Oct 2008 40,160 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,808 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 33,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,959 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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EJ53 ZYX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ53 ZYX, 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 EJ53 ZYX registered?

EJ53 ZYX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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