CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK03 VXD

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
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

RegistrationSK03 VXD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,389 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 90,224 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,183 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,122 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall has cuts but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,883 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,668 miles

advise n/s/r handbrake recording lower reading than o/s/r advise to check

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,787 miles

advise new brake pipes fitted to n/s/f and also o/s/r

advise new front to rear brake pipe fitted

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise rear part of n/s/ main brake pipe renewed

Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,458 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pads low but not below 1.5mm advise to replace

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe and o/s/r

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,417 miles

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe also o/s n/s rear parts of mains and o/s n/s rear pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,143 miles

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

nail in tyre

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

SK03 VXD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK03 VXD, 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 SK03 VXD?

You can check the full history of SK03 VXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK03 VXD registered?

SK03 VXD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is SK03 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 VXD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK03 VXD 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 SK03 VXD. 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.