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SH03 SKD

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 SKD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 93,992 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,718 miles

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

handbrake req adjustment

rusty underside due to age

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,585 miles

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

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Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,569 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,569 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,578 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,287 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,924 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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SH03 SKD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SH03 SKD, 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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SH03 SKD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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