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SE03 BBJ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,445 mi
Last recorded84,445 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 BBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,445 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight "chuffing" from injector detect minor fume in engine bay

Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind wing liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened adversely worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner driveshaft joint has free play and support bearing is noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight "chuffing" from injector detect minor fume in engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,933 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 74,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom joint of link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,732 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,423 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 59,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 53,971 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,256 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 33,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 29,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,520 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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SE03 BBJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE03 BBJ, 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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SE03 BBJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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