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OV03 PUH

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,131 mi
Last recorded137,131 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 PUH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 137,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 137,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,904 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre badly perished.

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Mar 2019 127,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 122,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,464 miles

oil filter casing badly corroded,and oil is leaking from casing.

rear exhaust mounting broken

water in n/s/r lamp

Fail 14 Mar 2017 116,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

oil filter casing badly corroded,and oil is leaking from casing.

rear exhaust mounting broken

water in n/s/r lamp

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,163 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust mount broken

slight condensation in n/s/r lamp

Fail 3 Mar 2016 111,163 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust mount broken

slight condensation in n/s/r lamp

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,074 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 97,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 8,815 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2011 86,433 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 86,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,862 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,396 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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OV03 PUH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV03 PUH, 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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OV03 PUH is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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