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SH03 VEU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,806 mi
Last recorded60,806 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

power steering fluid on min mark

slight tear in o/s wiper blade

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,948 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,936 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,414 miles

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

both front tyres getting worn

surfaces of offside front brake disc rusty/pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,203 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting worn

exhaust heatshield insecure

surfaces of offside front brake disc rusty/pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,701 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty around outer edges

oil leak from gearbox end cover area

Fail 4 Aug 2010 44,700 miles

Offside Front 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)

both front brake discs rusty around outer edges

oil leak from gearbox end cover area

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,839 miles

both front tyres getting worn

exhaust heatshield insecure

power steering pipes getting rusty

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

various other metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 31,817 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres getting worn

exhaust heatshield insecure

power steering pipes getting rusty

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

various other metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,751 miles

n/s rear tyre quite worn on inner and outer edges

oil level on low mark

Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,974 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

service rear brake n/s low

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2007 7,974 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

service rear brake n/s low

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2006 6,094 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 VEU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VEU, 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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What year was SH03 VEU registered?

SH03 VEU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is SH03 VEU safe to buy?

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