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SB03 EFD

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EFD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 108,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre just on the limits

off side front tyre just on the limits

Pass 24 Dec 2013 95,237 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust (joint) corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2013 95,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust (joint) corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,216 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,665 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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SB03 EFD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB03 EFD, 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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SB03 EFD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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