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SL03 GKZ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,185 mi
Last recorded82,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 GKZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,185 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,148 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 74,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 60,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,205 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,358 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 32,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,964 miles

accident damage on nearside front wing

child seat fitted to nearside rear belt at time of test

rear bumper cracked

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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SL03 GKZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL03 GKZ, 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 SL03 GKZ registered?

SL03 GKZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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