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NL03 RFF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 RFF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 64,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,812 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 57,812 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,121 miles

Front Registration plate damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,070 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2016 37,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

back box corroed and leaking

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers split but clearing windscreen.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,970 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,292 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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NL03 RFF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NL03 RFF, 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 NL03 RFF registered?

NL03 RFF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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