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SY03 RZA

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,120 mi
Last recorded63,120 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 RZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 84% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to excessive wheel bind

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,420 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 59,420 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,132 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven Slow on application. (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,885 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,885 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage At bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs wiring insecure. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyrewall deteriorated. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyrewall deteriorated. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyrewall split & deteiorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,120 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,119 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,598 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,719 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,611 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 42,438 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,835 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,843 miles

osf lower bumper spoiler damaged and not secured

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,351 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,158 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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SY03 RZA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY03 RZA, 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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SY03 RZA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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