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VE03 DUA

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 DUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 69,021 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 65,552 miles

Nearside Front crack in door mirror

Offside Front crack in door mirror

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

edge wear to both front tyres

power steering pump damp

Fail 2 Jan 2025 65,552 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front crack in door mirror

Offside Front crack in door mirror

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

edge wear to both front tyres

power steering pump damp

Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,453 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

both door mirrors cracked

both front lower ball joint dust covers age cracked ( Splitting )

power steering pump damp

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,783 miles

crack in both door mirrors

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover age cracked

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover age cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,377 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 52,377 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,899 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 45,897 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak expansion tank has a hole ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,922 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,618 miles

Coolant level low

Wiper blades s/worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 26,914 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,929 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished in treads

Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,974 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge and cracking in treads

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,819 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKING

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

REAR WIPER BLADE INEFFECTIVE

SCREW IN NSR TYRE

STEERING RACK DAMP

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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VE03 DUA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 VE03 DUA, 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 VE03 DUA registered?

VE03 DUA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is VE03 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 DUA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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