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NV03 NEU

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 NEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,487 miles

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 74,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (8.2.2)

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,715 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,572 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 36,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 13,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 12,810 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres are cracking possibly due to age.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,457 miles

All tyres starting to perish quite badly.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 8,457 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres starting to perish quite badly.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,958 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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NV03 NEU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NV03 NEU, 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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NV03 NEU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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