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SO03 AEC

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,992 mi
Last recorded91,992 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 AEC
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2015 75,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 70,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,541 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edge of tread [215/60/16]

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

slight bind on both front wheels

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight leaks on pipes at o/s/r [poss air con or water?]

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edge of tread [215/60/16]

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

slight bind on both front wheels

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight leaks on pipes at o/s/r [poss air con or water?]

Pass 19 May 2010 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper slightly damaged at nearside

Pass 14 May 2009 48,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 33,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 33,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,974 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 26,962 miles

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)

Only one rearmost seat fitted at time of test.

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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SO03 AEC is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO03 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO03 AEC registered?

SO03 AEC is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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