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AV03 VAY

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,596 mi
Last recorded125,596 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres on 3mm

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 116,063 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 112,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 100,699 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 100,699 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 88,415 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 72,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 64,762 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 57,483 miles

offside front wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,454 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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AV03 VAY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV03 VAY, 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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AV03 VAY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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