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DE03 ZWS

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZWS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,862 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,335 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 82,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,795 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 80,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between the treads

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 80,170 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket corroded. may need attention soon

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,392 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket corroded. may need attention soon

Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,449 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,506 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 ZWS is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE03 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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