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SW03 ESY

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 ESY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 116,925 miles

Front hubs corroded where calipers are mounted.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 108,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,734 miles

pin hole in rear exhaust not blowing to x/s at time of test.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

pin hole in rear exhaust not blowing to x/s at time of test.

Pass 2 May 2013 97,020 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,117 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 92,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,436 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 67,289 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 64,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,294 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,810 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,094 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 ESY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW03 ESY, 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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SW03 ESY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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