MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to undercarriage & components
front bumper insecure & damage to bodywork
os rear view mirror damaged
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
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to some suspension components
damage to bodywork
front no plate damaged
os rear view mirror damaged
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
corrosion to exhaust
nsf anti-roll bar link slightly bent
os rear view mirror casing broken
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to exhaust
damage to bodywork
os rear view mirror casing broken
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
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
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)
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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