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FP03 PZA

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 PZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,699 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

travel to handbrake

uneven wear front tyres

wear to rear axle mounting bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2020 86,699 miles

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

DIY repair to rear exhaust mountings

EML on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

travel to handbrake

uneven wear front tyres

wear to rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2019 84,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,052 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,247 miles

n/s o/s front brake pads worn on legal limit at time of test very strongly suggest change now or very soon

n/s o/s front tyres tread area worn on legal limit at time of test 1.6mm very strongly suggest change now or very soon

n/s rear tyre tread area worn low eg 2.1mm suggest change now or soon

Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s o/s front brake pads worn on legal limit at time of test very strongly suggest change now or very soon

n/s o/s front tyres tread area worn on legal limit at time of test 1.6mm very strongly suggest change now or very soon

n/s rear tyre tread area worn low eg 2.1mm suggest change now or soon

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,437 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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FP03 PZA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP03 PZA, 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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FP03 PZA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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