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BN03 XHX

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,656 mi
Last recorded120,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XHX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 120,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust hangers coroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 107,516 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 107,516 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,130 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,130 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,162 miles

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

n/s/frot tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 58,081 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,140 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,239 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 45,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,076 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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BN03 XHX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN03 XHX, 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 BN03 XHX registered?

BN03 XHX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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