MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
advise corrosion of metal brake pipes
nail in nearside rear tyre
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to nearside rear body work
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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