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WL03 EVG

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 EVG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 81,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,777 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,408 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 60,392 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 16 May 2015 58,393 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,585 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,742 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,230 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,696 miles

engine warning lamp on

rear number plate is in a poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,220 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,931 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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WL03 EVG is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL03 EVG, 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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WL03 EVG is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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