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AK03 EJE

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 140,136 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 140,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,648 miles

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

small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2019 129,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front wiper linkage worn

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear tyre on wear indicators

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,313 miles

Front Play in wiper linkage

Fail 30 Mar 2017 117,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,038 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

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

Offside Front abs wire slightly insecure

Offside Front headlight adjuster not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in wiper linkage

Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,038 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

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

Offside Front abs wire slightly insecure

Offside Front headlight adjuster not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in wiper linkage

Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,789 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside rear & offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,575 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside rear & offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,555 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded slightly

rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded & weak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,555 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded slightly

nearside front bumper trim hanging down

rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded & weak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,308 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front bumper trim slightly insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,418 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auaxillary belt worn

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,901 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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AK03 EJE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK03 EJE, 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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AK03 EJE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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