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SG03 BGZ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,581 mi
Last recorded93,581 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 BGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,581 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

radiator insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2015 93,580 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

Headlamp insecure o/s & n/s (1.7.3)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

radiator insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,417 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,446 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 51,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,449 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,334 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 39,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,121 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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SG03 BGZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 SG03 BGZ, 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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SG03 BGZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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