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VA03 TZY

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,249 mi
Last recorded158,249 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 TZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 158,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,047 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small amount of play ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s brake pipe from middle to rear of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 150,047 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL warning light on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small amount of play ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s brake pipe from middle to rear of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 139,881 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 139,881 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,077 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,077 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,160 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 116,110 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,308 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 106,308 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,863 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 75,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,245 miles

both front wheels slightly buckled

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,425 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 TZY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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