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FV03 CTY

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,651 mi
Last recorded67,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,651 miles

M.I.L. lamp on

Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

M.I.L. lamp on

Pass 26 May 2015 62,656 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

wipers hit bottom of screen

Fail 26 May 2015 62,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine managment light on

front and rear bumpers in poor condition

wipers hit bottom of screen

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,726 miles

M.I.L lamp on

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

M.I.L lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,090 miles

engine management light on

front bumper loose

Fail 30 May 2013 46,000 miles

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

engine management light on

front bumper loose

Pass 15 May 2012 38,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,818 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 19,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,060 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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FV03 CTY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV03 CTY, 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 FV03 CTY registered?

FV03 CTY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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