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WG53 GXY

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 GXY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 84,237 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front underbody covered in underseal but still slightly corroded

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

Rear underbody covered in underseal

Fail 17 Nov 2025 84,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake mounting plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake mounting plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,334 miles

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,914 miles

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

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

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))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall from vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2022 79,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

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))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall from vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall from vehicle

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,613 miles

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

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

underside is covered in underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,111 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,614 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body front crossmember in front of rad corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken off front of rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body front crossmember in front of rad corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,999 miles

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)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,554 miles

Coolant leak from expansion tank

Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,508 miles

clutch pipe has a slight misting of fluid

condensation in nearside rear lamp

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,782 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,548 miles

parking brake travel is getting excessive

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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WG53 GXY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WG53 GXY, 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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WG53 GXY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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