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DN03 DVU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (corrosion heaviest close to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 89,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (corrosion heaviest close to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,444 miles

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

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

Offside play in wiper linkage

Fail 7 Oct 2019 86,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside play in wiper linkage

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shields inscure

play in wiper linkage o/s

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,514 miles

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

a lot of play in offside wiper arm/linkage

small power steering leak from pump area

water in offside rear lamp

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,431 miles

bonnet awkward to open

item removed from obscuring drivers view mot failure

Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet awkward to open

item removed from obscuring drivers view mot failure

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,892 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,787 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 22,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,853 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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DN03 DVU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DN03 DVU, 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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What year was DN03 DVU registered?

DN03 DVU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is DN03 DVU safe to buy?

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