CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH03 VGC

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VGC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside & Offside Rear Lamps has slight condensation

Nearside & Offside Rear Lamps has slight condensation

Fail 13 Apr 2022 115,106 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,901 miles

Offside Rear Position Lamp has slight condensation

Rear Wiper Blade slightly worn

Fail 14 Apr 2021 108,901 miles

Offside Rear Position Lamp has slight condensation

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2020 106,449 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 106,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position Lamp has slight condensation

Pass 1 May 2019 98,926 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2019 98,926 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box section (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,839 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,678 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 70,676 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,527 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 61,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,024 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,042 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 19,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,565 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH03 VGC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH03 VGC?

You can check the full history of SH03 VGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH03 VGC registered?

SH03 VGC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SH03 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 VGC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH03 VGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH03 VGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.