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FV03 FGK

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FGK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper smearing slightly

offside rear bumper top panel insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure /adrifted+rattling

Fail 25 Jul 2015 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper smearing slightly

offside rear bumper top panel insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure /adrifted+rattling

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,291 miles

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

rear bumper /top panel has a slight damaged

rear exhaust shield insecure + rattling

Fail 31 Jul 2014 55,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear bumper /top panel has a slight damaged

rear exhaust shield insecure + rattling

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,267 miles

Third brake light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two child seats fitted both sides rear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,395 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 36,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,759 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 FGK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

FV03 FGK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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