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SH03 XJC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 XJC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 103,033 miles

front + rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 103,033 miles

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

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

front + rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,079 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 74,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 63,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 50,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,466 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 XJC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

SH03 XJC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SH03 XJC safe to buy?

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