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SA03 DOH

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,425 mi
Last recorded103,425 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DOH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,425 miles

eml light on

Fail 22 Aug 2015 103,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,432 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 97,432 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,529 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 14 Aug 2013 91,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,853 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,853 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,746 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,035 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,664 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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SA03 DOH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SA03 DOH, 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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SA03 DOH is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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