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SO03 GDX

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,611 mi
Last recorded118,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 GDX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,074 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly damaged

rear wiper not working

reverse lamp not working

Fail 15 Apr 2016 107,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre and rear corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly damaged

rear wiper not working

reverse lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2015 99,947 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 May 2015 99,941 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,128 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,519 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 GDX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

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

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