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SX03 FYE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,436 mi
Last recorded174,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 FYE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 174,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 154,257 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 134,141 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,715 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 100,754 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 100,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 91,140 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 91,137 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 79,599 miles

security of o/s rear brake pipe suspect

Fail 10 May 2010 79,597 miles

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

security of o/s rear brake pipe suspect

Pass 11 May 2009 72,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 58,466 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,202 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 FYE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYE, 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 SX03 FYE registered?

SX03 FYE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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