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VA03 WLC

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 WLC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 108,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not moving on screen (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,424 miles

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

Engine managment lamp om

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side front drop link bent

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

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

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

off side front tyre perished

slight oil leak from off side driveshaft oil seal

slight power steering fluid leak from power steering pump

wiper mechanism/linkage worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,424 miles

Near side front drop link bent

off side front tyre perished

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

Engine managment lamp om

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from off side driveshaft oil seal

slight power steering fluid leak from power steering pump

wiper mechanism/linkage worn

Pass 29 May 2014 90,086 miles

Engine management light on.

N/S/F inner rack joint has slight play.

O/S Gear box drive shaft seal leaking.

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

Fail 21 May 2014 89,999 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on.

N/S/F inner rack joint has slight play.

O/S Gear box drive shaft seal leaking.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 75,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 75,904 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag waring light is on

front brake pads are wearing thin

nsf tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 26 May 2011 47,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Air Bag warning light illuminated

Pass 22 May 2010 36,835 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,213 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 25,213 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,404 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 WLC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA03 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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