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2003 Mazda 2 1.4L Petrol · EJ53 ATN

EJ53 ATN

2003 Mazda 2 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 100,524 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA 2
Year / Origin
2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,524 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1388cc
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EJ53 ATN Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
  • 100,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EJ53 ATN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 03:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda 2 (EJ53 ATN) between November 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

EJ53 ATN Mileage History

  1. 06/11/200615,328 mi
  2. 06/11/200719,921 mi+4,593 mi
  3. 30/10/200824,781 mi+4,860 mi
  4. 29/10/200930,072 mi+5,291 mi
  5. 01/11/201036,295 mi+6,223 mi
  6. 01/04/201139,141 mi+2,846 mi
  7. 19/04/201241,691 mi+2,550 mi
  8. 22/04/201345,081 mi+3,390 mi
  9. 15/04/201446,650 mi+1,569 mi
  10. 05/05/201548,076 mi+1,426 mi
  11. 26/04/201648,855 mi+779 mi
  12. 09/05/201749,800 mi+945 mi
  13. 08/05/201850,587 mi+787 mi
  14. 24/05/201957,494 mi+6,907 mi
  15. 18/11/202065,679 mi+8,185 mi
  16. 18/11/202171,979 mi+6,300 mi
  17. 14/11/202279,047 mi+7,068 mi
  18. 14/11/202279,047 mi
  19. 06/03/202487,665 mi+8,618 mi
  20. 06/03/202487,665 mi
  21. 26/02/202593,794 mi+6,129 mi
  22. 24/02/2026100,524 mi+6,730 mi

Average of roughly 4,414 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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2003 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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