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FV03 XRU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 62,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,700 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 24 May 2010 31,495 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 1 May 2009 27,233 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 19 May 2008 22,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,443 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,770 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 XRU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

FV03 XRU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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