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ST03 MLL

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,949 mi
Last recorded114,949 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,949 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 114,949 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,375 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in it

Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,371 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 107,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,618 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,618 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 80,847 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2010 80,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 66,034 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 6 May 2009 66,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 9 May 2008 53,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,689 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2006 26,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 MLL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MLL, 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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ST03 MLL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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