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NU03 PFF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 PFF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 127,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Front oil leak from rusty oil filter

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

general corrosion under vehicle

no access to boot

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 123,737 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear o/s n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust has slight gas leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 95,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 94,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible studs not long enough (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible studs not long enough (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible studs not long enough (4.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible studs not long enough (4.2.B.2)

offside rear tyre inner wall damaged but not exposing cords

rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust section corroded.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust section corroded.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,334 miles

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

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

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

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

wheel nuts seem two have lots of unused thread unable to see how much is on the stud

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,080 miles

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on main thro brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,936 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,410 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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NU03 PFF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU03 PFF, 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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NU03 PFF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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