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DE03 ABK

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,447 mi
Last recorded84,447 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ABK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,447 miles

Front wipers touching body

Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,447 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front wipers touching body

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,438 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,404 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,280 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 64,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 58,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 50,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 47,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 43,192 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 40,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OS and NS Rear Tyres Slightly Cracked/Perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2012 37,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,781 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 27,130 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 27,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 20,500 miles

rear seat belts not tested customers cuddly toys atached to seat belts

Pass 19 May 2006 16,270 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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DE03 ABK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE03 ABK, 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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DE03 ABK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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