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MT03 AEB

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,493 mi
Last recorded109,493 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 AEB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 109,493 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 104,871 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 May 2017 104,871 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2016 101,258 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,172 miles

Offside rear tyre spliting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise 2 front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,787 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,657 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,657 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 76,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,278 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,146 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 64,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,265 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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MT03 AEB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT03 AEB, 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 MT03 AEB registered?

MT03 AEB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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