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MA53 GVU

2003 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 GVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,943 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 97,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,131 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 86,131 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 78,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

exhaust system coroding

Fail 18 May 2015 78,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

exhaust system coroding

Pass 22 May 2014 70,032 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,032 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)

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

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

Oil leak

different size tyre aspect ratios front to rear

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre is low on the edges of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake service

rear tyres are low on the outer edges of tread

Pass 27 May 2011 26,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 11,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,110 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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MA53 GVU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MA53 GVU, 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 MA53 GVU registered?

MA53 GVU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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