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GF03 GFX

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 GFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,830 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly opaque but not seriously affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 124,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front, offside front and both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly opaque but not seriously affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,807 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorated both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and rear, offside front and rear and both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 111,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and rear, offside front and rear and both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 92,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,364 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 87,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,464 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,464 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,724 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2012 41,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,315 miles

Off side rear tyre starting to perish

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear seats not checked due to luggage

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,468 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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GF03 GFX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF03 GFX, 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 GF03 GFX registered?

GF03 GFX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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