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VA03 TZX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,842 mi
Last recorded83,842 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 TZX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,842 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken but is still supported by another bracket

reverse light lens missing

Fail 22 Mar 2023 83,814 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box bracket broken but is still supported by another bracket

reverse light lens missing

Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,931 miles

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

offside front wheel is steel the others are alloys.

Fail 21 Mar 2022 75,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front wheel is steel the others are alloys.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,340 miles

nearside front wing damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,032 miles

nsr and osr and osf tyres outer wall perishing.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,333 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 51,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,768 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,970 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 TZX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

VA03 TZX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is VA03 TZX safe to buy?

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