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NG03 VLA

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,751 mi
Last recorded58,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 VLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 58,730 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,128 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 54,128 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,499 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,232 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside surface advise replacement

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,226 miles

front discs slighty pitted on inside surface

Pass 6 May 2008 31,004 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,231 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 27,231 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 12 May 2006 23,084 miles

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

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

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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NG03 VLA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NG03 VLA, 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 NG03 VLA registered?

NG03 VLA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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