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ST03 NEU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 NEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm tread also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 55,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,682 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,573 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 NEU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST03 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

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

Is ST03 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 NEU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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