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ST03 WKV

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 WKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,268 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

edge n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

edge n/s/r tyre worn

engine management light on

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear axle has corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2021 85,246 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,750 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,168 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 82,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,746 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Lower gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,745 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Engine management light illuminated

Lower gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,921 miles

Engine man light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,516 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

edge n/s/r tyre worn

engine management light on

noise from power steering

Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake discs in poor condition

edge n/s/r tyre worn

engine management light on

noise from power steering

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,971 miles

both front brake discs corroded

n/s wiper blade torn slightly

power steering noisy

rear bumper damaged

side wall of o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,959 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

n/s wiper blade torn slightly

power steering noisy

rear bumper damaged

side wall of o/s/r tyre cracking

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,594 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,594 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,936 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

change both front tyres very soon

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,539 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 70,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both brake pipes at n/s/r corroded

brake pipe from o/s/r flexy hose to wheel cylinder corroded

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

engin management light on

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear bumper dented

Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both brake pipes at n/s/r corroded

brake pipe from o/s/r flexy hose to wheel cylinder corroded

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

engin management light on

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear bumper dented

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,060 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,254 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 61,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,257 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 WKV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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