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VN03 VVF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 VVF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 137,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 135,410 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,949 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 120,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,461 miles

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

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

engine drive belts are noisey

Fail 19 Jan 2018 105,461 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

engine drive belts are noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 97,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,467 miles

Engine auxillary belt (alternator belt) is noisey

Engine roll-restrictor split

Oil leak around turbocharger return pipe

Fail 23 Jan 2015 80,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine auxillary belt (alternator belt) is noisey

Engine roll-restrictor split

Oil leak around turbocharger return pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,448 miles

signs of oil leak from engine.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,447 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

signs of oil leak from engine.

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,009 miles

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

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

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

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

sign of oil leak from engine.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 60,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,123 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,286 miles

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

Signs of curbbing on outer wall of N/S front tyre.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

osf wiper split at ends

Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

osf wiper split at ends

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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 VVF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VVF, 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 VN03 VVF registered?

VN03 VVF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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