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ML03 UTP

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 UTP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,272 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit in some areas slightly out of shape

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,102 miles

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,682 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 70,681 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,209 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,209 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,845 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,447 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 46,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,451 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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ML03 UTP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML03 UTP, 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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ML03 UTP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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