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AF03 SLZ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,925 mi
Last recorded101,925 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished in tread area

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,925 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear metal brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area

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

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

centre to rear heat shield loose

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,959 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,855 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,247 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AF03 SLZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF03 SLZ, 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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AF03 SLZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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