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PE03 PMX

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,491 mi
Last recorded140,491 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 PMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 140,491 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 140,490 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 140,197 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,470 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,971 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 46,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,181 miles

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

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

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)

rear brakes noisey in operation and require inspection/adjustment

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,412 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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PE03 PMX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PE03 PMX, 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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PE03 PMX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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