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SF03 DCM

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DCM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,675 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 114,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,356 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 100,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,327 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,745 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,639 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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SF03 DCM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF03 DCM, 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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SF03 DCM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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