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SH03 UFU

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,033 mi
Last recorded109,033 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 UFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 109,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet release catch faulty

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,031 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 100,031 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet to inspect under bonnet components (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 91,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,900 miles

2 x rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 73,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 x rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 68,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2019 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2018 64,904 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 May 2018 64,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (front to rear) (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 May 2017 59,944 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (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)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 54,660 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 54,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 47,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 47,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,355 miles

advise corrosion of metal brake pipes

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,899 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,424 miles

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

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

gearbox end casing corroded and leaking gear oil

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,030 miles

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

damage to nearside rear body work

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,312 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 UFU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SH03 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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