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FV03 UMZ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,603 mi
Last recorded118,603 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 UMZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 118,603 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,279 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,751 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 92,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,635 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,542 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 70,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 70,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injector seal leaking fumes (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injector seal leaking fumes (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine top cover missing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,628 miles

gas leak from diesel injector seal

rear silencer deteriorated and corroded minor leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall very badly perished and large splits (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven offside lower reading (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gas leak from diesel injector seal

rear silencer deteriorated and corroded minor leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,589 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,540 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,596 miles

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

Nearside front tyre,side wall damaged

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 60,596 miles

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

Nearside front tyre,side wall damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,729 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 52,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,224 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,665 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 34,621 miles

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

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

Offside lower alternator cover broken and catching driveshaft and pulley

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

reverse light red

small cracks in both rear tyre side walls.

Pass 12 May 2008 15,948 miles

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim

small splits in n/s/r tyre & nail in corner

Fail 12 May 2008 15,948 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim

small splits in n/s/r tyre & nail in corner

Pass 18 May 2007 14,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,438 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 UMZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

FV03 UMZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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