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AO03 RHE

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,601 mi
Last recorded149,601 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RHE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 149,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 149,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 146,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 146,800 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 146,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,750 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 142,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 139,545 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,840 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,564 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly bent

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front bumper insecure

offside front outer sill damaged

repair made to centre exhaust pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,255 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front bumper insecure & damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not pulling out (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam came on during test (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front bumper insecure & damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,739 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

front no plate damaged

os rear view mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2015 110,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has bald patch down to core (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

front no plate damaged

os rear view mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,500 miles

corrosion to exhaust

nsf anti-roll bar link slightly bent

os rear view mirror casing broken

Fail 28 Nov 2014 104,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

corrosion to exhaust

nsf anti-roll bar link slightly bent

os rear view mirror casing broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror casing broken

Fail 21 Nov 2013 95,339 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror casing broken

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,493 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork & bumpers

front no plate cracked

os rear view mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,330 miles

Driver's mirror cover cracked

Front bumper damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,108 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 27,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,663 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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AO03 RHE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AO03 RHE, 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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AO03 RHE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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