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VA03 MBY

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,696 mi
Last recorded114,696 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 MBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,696 miles

front brake discs corroding away

rear wiper worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 114,696 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroding away

rear wiper worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 104,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom engine mounting worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,280 miles

bottom engine mounting worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,800 miles

front bumper damaged

front discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,417 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,380 miles

nearside front wiper blade split on end.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,348 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MBY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VA03 MBY, 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 VA03 MBY registered?

VA03 MBY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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The MOT history for VA03 MBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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