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OE03 CUA

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,947 mi
Last recorded145,947 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 CUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 145,947 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 145,947 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 145,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 144,957 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 144,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 144,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 143,387 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,642 miles

light corrosion to the undercarriage

Pass 25 May 2017 139,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,288 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front tyres side wall cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2015 127,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 112,424 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,866 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 97,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,589 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,134 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,343 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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OE03 CUA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE03 CUA, 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 OE03 CUA registered?

OE03 CUA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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