MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear wiper blade missing
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Rear wiper blade missing
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre tread worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn recommend replaced
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside of rear bumper damaged
offside wiper worn and starting to perish, rear wiper badly split
play on offside front anti roll bar link pin
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges of treads
nearside front tyre tread worn on edge
signs of fuel dampness at engine.no fuel seems to be leaking at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
front tyres wearing inside edges
N/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall not exposing cord.
Rear back box outer skin corroded.
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH03 VGE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?
SH03 VGE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2003.
Is SH03 VGE safe to buy?
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