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EK53 AHD

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AHD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,238 miles

abs light intermitent

both front tyres inner edges

mil light out

number plate light out

Pass 1 Feb 2022 122,428 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 122,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2021 116,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 115,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit also drift to high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,172 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nsr wheel buckled inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 108,172 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nsr wheel buckled inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,057 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 99,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2018 90,952 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower stabilizer ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn

parking brake effort low(nearside rear lowest)

rear foot brake imbalance

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,363 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,363 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,690 miles

nail in tyre offside front

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,690 miles

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

nail in tyre offside front

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,169 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,416 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,817 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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EK53 AHD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EK53 AHD, 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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EK53 AHD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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