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PL03 VGN

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,083 mi
Last recorded74,083 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VGN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 74,083 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 55,133 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 50,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,373 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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PL03 VGN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL03 VGN, 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 PL03 VGN registered?

PL03 VGN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PL03 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 VGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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