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SO03 GDV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,078 mi
Last recorded38,078 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 GDV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 38,078 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not yet to cord

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

Oil leak ()

front to rear ,both rear and both front brake pipes painted over corrosion so unable to fully check condition of pipes

Fail 3 May 2017 38,078 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not yet to cord

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front to rear ,both rear and both front brake pipes painted over corrosion so unable to fully check condition of pipes

Pass 12 May 2016 36,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,407 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,467 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,467 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,438 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,124 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 26,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 24,280 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,709 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,210 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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SO03 GDV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO03 GDV, 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 SO03 GDV registered?

SO03 GDV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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