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SX03 AXN

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,808 mi
Last recorded58,808 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 AXN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 58,808 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel camber toeing in

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2019 56,613 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,471 miles

exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,077 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded recommend replacement.

eml light on.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs heavily corroded recommend replacement.

eml light on.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,561 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper split

Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,140 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,487 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,527 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 40,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,646 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,646 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,905 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Sep 2011 27,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front brake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect

Fail 28 Jul 2010 22,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s rear tyre inner wall slightly cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,362 miles

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall slightly cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,861 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,108 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,633 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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SX03 AXN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SX03 AXN, 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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SX03 AXN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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