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DA03 XJM

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,078 mi
Last recorded137,078 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XJM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 137,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 125,049 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 125,040 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track o end (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,081 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 105,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Apr 2013 95,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2012
Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,657 miles

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

Slight coolant leak detected.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 60,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 43,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 36,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,315 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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DA03 XJM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA03 XJM, 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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DA03 XJM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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