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FV03 JXL

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,745 mi
Last recorded152,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 JXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 152,745 miles

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

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

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

engine noisey

Pass 10 Jan 2014 142,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 139,044 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 139,044 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 128,831 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 128,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 119,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 110,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 100,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 100,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 83,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 65,041 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 65,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,251 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 JXL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

FV03 JXL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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