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NU03 SSX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 88,993 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 88,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 88,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 87,945 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,129 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,024 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear alxe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,113 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,113 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,961 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,941 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust heat shield condition

Fail 13 Jun 2012 74,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch req adjustment

coolant leval low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet catch req adjustment

coolant leval low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,769 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,793 miles

Advise rear wiper worn to excess

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,793 miles

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

Advise rear wiper worn to excess

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,270 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 30,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,267 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 SSX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SSX, 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 NU03 SSX registered?

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

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