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SW03 ESN

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,360 mi
Last recorded74,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 ESN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,360 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 74,360 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,193 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,193 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 56,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eye level stop light inoperative

Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,903 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,903 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,482 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing and split

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,966 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 22,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,433 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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SW03 ESN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW03 ESN, 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 SW03 ESN registered?

SW03 ESN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is SW03 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 ESN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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