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SC03 ASX

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,668 mi
Last recorded77,668 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 ASX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,668 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,685 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 63,403 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,060 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 55,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,708 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2013 44,885 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 38,736 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,852 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 18,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,096 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,608 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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SC03 ASX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SC03 ASX, 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 SC03 ASX registered?

SC03 ASX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is SC03 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 ASX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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