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PY03 DXW

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,145 mi
Last recorded124,145 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 DXW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 124,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,791 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 118,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 118,990 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,338 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,413 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,799 miles

Nearside 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 27 Jul 2016 82,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise brake pipes have been greased

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,390 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 65,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,191 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 43,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,461 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,737 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 28 Jun 2006 20,722 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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PY03 DXW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY03 DXW, 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 PY03 DXW registered?

PY03 DXW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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