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ST03 FMF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 FMF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,878 miles

water leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,964 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,589 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

advise nsf tyre wearing close on outer edge

advise slight smearing from wiper blades

Pass 9 May 2013 70,001 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 9 May 2013 70,001 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 x front brake pipes corroding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on 2 x brake pipes to rear flexis

n/s/r tyre wall perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 May 2012 66,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 61,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 54,597 miles

nsr light lens damaged

Pass 8 May 2009 48,839 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 48,839 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,959 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Coolant level low

N/S/R Tyre worn to 0mm on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 35,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 27,469 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 FMF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST03 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

ST03 FMF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is ST03 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 FMF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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