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DC03 ZZL

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,976 mi
Last recorded141,976 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 141,976 miles

Central Rear Stop light inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 137,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 127,399 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 127,395 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 127,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

little reserve travel on hand brake

Fail 26 Jan 2021 121,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,350 miles

exhaust shield loose

Fail 21 Jan 2020 116,198 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 105,539 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 105,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 96,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,796 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 92,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,080 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise engine management light on.

advise o/s/f roadwheel slightly noisy when rotated unable to determine if brake pads or wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,023 miles

advise engine management light on.

advise o/s/f roadwheel slightly noisy when rotated unable to determine if brake pads or wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,064 miles

exhaust system corroded, slight corrosion to front brake discs

o/s wiper fouling lower trim, slight marks to bodywork, dents to bonnet and tailgate

slight roughness to o/s/f wheel bearing, cracks to wheel trims, bonnet catch faulty

Fail 26 Mar 2011 70,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system corroded, slight corrosion to front brake discs

o/s wiper fouling lower trim, slight marks to bodywork, dents to bonnet and tailgate

slight roughness to o/s/f wheel bearing, cracks to wheel trims, bonnet catch faulty

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,611 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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DC03 ZZL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DC03 ZZL, 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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DC03 ZZL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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