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SO03 HCE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,124 mi
Last recorded99,124 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,434 miles

Offside dorr mirror cover is missing.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,574 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,574 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,589 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,003 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 HCE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

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

Is SO03 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 HCE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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