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AF03 UWB

2003 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,691 mi
Last recorded105,691 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 105,691 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust brackets broken or defective

Pass 9 Feb 2024 102,118 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,074 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,986 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,453 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,356 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,279 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,279 miles

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

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

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 UWB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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