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SO03 GEK

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 GEK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,345 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory slight water leak at engine

Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 86,812 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,347 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel ferrual of flexie pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,311 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Undertray insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,134 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,115 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnect wont open (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,078 miles

exhaust heat shieid

Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,069 miles

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

exhaust heat shieid

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,592 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,592 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,112 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,112 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,707 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,000 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 37,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,918 miles

Handbrake lever has slightly excessive travel.

Pass 18 May 2006 12,652 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 GEK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GEK, 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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SO03 GEK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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