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SM03 FLZ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,331 mi
Last recorded76,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 FLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 76,331 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle at offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,812 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cables heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scored / faded ( beam image poor ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( slightly worse at Offside mounting area ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in Offside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,298 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly worse at Offside ( at mounting area ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 74,908 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,469 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,946 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,943 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,283 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,838 miles

Small crack in Offside swept area of windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2017 70,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished / splitting ( 175/65 R14 )

Small crack in Offside swept area of windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,456 miles

Both front tyres perished / splitting ( Nearside slightly worse ) - 175/65 R14

Gearbox end cover corroded / slight leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres showing perishing and cracking 175/65/14

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,665 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre showing cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre showing cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,224 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,221 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake flexy slightly loose at clip on strut

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight bind noted at o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,883 miles

Both rear tyres perished and numerous small splits ( 175/65 R14 )

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,877 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished and numerous small splits ( 175/65 R14 )

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,334 miles

Both main front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear and Nearside front tyres perished ** 175/65 R14 **

Small crack in Offside swept area of windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,330 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both main front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear and Nearside front tyres perished ** 175/65 R14 **

Small crack in Offside swept area of windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,242 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,856 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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SM03 FLZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SM03 FLZ, 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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SM03 FLZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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