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ST03 FMC

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 FMC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 69,337 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2012 69,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,664 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,768 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,974 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 37,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,464 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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ST03 FMC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ST03 FMC, 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 ST03 FMC registered?

ST03 FMC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is ST03 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 FMC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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