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VA03 MBV

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,525 mi
Last recorded163,525 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 MBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 163,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 156,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 147,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 137,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 137,592 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,409 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,515 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,051 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,034 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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VA03 MBV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA03 MBV, 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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VA03 MBV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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