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VE03 XGH

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,715 mi
Last recorded166,715 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XGH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 166,715 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 166,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 164,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 162,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 160,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 160,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 142,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 142,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 133,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 119,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 104,687 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 104,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,950 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 93,943 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2010 89,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,221 miles

front tyre worn uneven,, tracking may be required

hissing noise coming from engine,, possible injecter seals

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 60,953 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 60,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 47,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 XGH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE03 XGH, 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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VE03 XGH is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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