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VN03 VVD

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,732 mi
Last recorded121,732 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 VVD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 121,732 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,732 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,572 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low and worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,483 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 98,483 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,382 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 71,402 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 70,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,177 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,177 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,565 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,734 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber badly split.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,734 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber badly split.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,511 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,118 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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VN03 VVD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VN03 VVD, 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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VN03 VVD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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