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SB03 ZBL

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,561 mi
Last recorded172,561 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 ZBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 172,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides at 2mm outside edges 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2015 163,607 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Nearside and offside rear brake hose deteriorating.

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link joint wearing near to limit.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 163,602 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear brake hose deteriorating.

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

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link joint wearing near to limit.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 153,550 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

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)

Power steering pipe mounting bracket broken.

Fail 12 May 2014 153,550 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

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

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

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

Power steering pipe mounting bracket broken.

Pass 13 May 2013 141,926 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 141,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 129,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 22 May 2012 129,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe from cylinder to hose corroded

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 25 May 2011 113,811 miles

Front brake discs corroding and wearing.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake pipe corroded at wing liner.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 25 May 2010 98,381 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 98,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant hose chaffing fuel pipe.

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

Pass 7 May 2009 85,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2009 85,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 73,079 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 61,015 miles

outer cover exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 45,207 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZBL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SB03 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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