MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
EML light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak at engine
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust has a mounting broken but system still adequately supported
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust has a mounting broken but system still adequately supported
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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MLZ 3885 is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MLZ 3885, 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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MLZ 3885 is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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