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SH03 VFC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,164 mi
Last recorded126,164 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,164 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 29 Mar 2019 126,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose poorly secured (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,267 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,409 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted inner side (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,339 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,511 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,780 miles

wipers are fouling the bulkhead

Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

wipers are fouling the bulkhead

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,155 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,898 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,558 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 45,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 34,987 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside wiper rubber perished and split

rear bumper damaged

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 VFC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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