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CV03 DHE

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 DHE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,312 miles

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

general corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2020 142,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,070 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 134,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,717 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,373 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,931 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,116 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 43,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,309 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,808 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 13,233 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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CV03 DHE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV03 DHE, 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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CV03 DHE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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