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SP03 XXS

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,711 mi
Last recorded99,711 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XXS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,711 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 99,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort Poor

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,147 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox end cap porous ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 86,147 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front >>> rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front >>>> rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox end cap porous ()

centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,190 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,618 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 76,616 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at centre of car (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe insecure at centre of car (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,984 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,489 miles

front discs corroding

heat sheild insecure

main brake pipes at rear corroding

wear on wiper linkage

Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front discs corroding

heat sheild insecure

main brake pipes at rear corroding

wear on wiper linkage

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,105 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,380 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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SP03 XXS is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 SP03 XXS, 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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SP03 XXS is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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