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AO03 XHT

2003 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,676 mi
Last recorded136,676 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XHT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 136,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 136,676 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 135,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 135,088 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 133,385 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 133,385 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 131,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 131,642 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 129,585 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2017 129,585 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 112,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,271 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 93,271 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,028 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,605 miles

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

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)

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,949 miles

no vt40 brakes estimated

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 XHT is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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