CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM03 VVS

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,003 mi
Last recorded86,003 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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

RegistrationSM03 VVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 84,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

car only just met emission requirements after several tests/adjustments co% lambda

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension / fuel lines but not to excess

Fail 28 May 2025 84,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

car only just met emission requirements after several tests/adjustments co% lambda

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension / fuel lines but not to excess

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts and adjustments

superficial corrosion on underside , suspension / fuel pipes but not to excess

Fail 5 Jun 2024 82,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts and adjustments

superficial corrosion on underside , suspension / fuel pipes but not to excess

Pass 24 May 2023 81,543 miles

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts co%

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Fail 24 May 2023 81,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts co%

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,839 miles

car only just met emission requirements

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 27 May 2021 74,885 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts

Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,080 miles

car only just met emission requirements

Fail 9 Jun 2020 74,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car only just met emission requirements

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,444 miles

car only just met emission requirments

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

car only just met emission requirments

Pass 30 May 2017 68,089 miles

car only just met emission requirments co% + lambda

Fail 30 May 2017 68,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car only just met emission requirments co% + lambda

Pass 31 May 2016 65,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 63,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 60,318 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 60,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,748 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,181 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,929 miles

front tyres close to wear limit 195/50hr15 cont premiumcontact

rear tyres cracking

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

SM03 VVS is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVS, 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 SM03 VVS?

You can check the full history of SM03 VVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM03 VVS registered?

SM03 VVS is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SM03 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 VVS shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM03 VVS 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 SM03 VVS. 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.