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CA03 PZM

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PZM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 130,547 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 130,547 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp glass tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general rusting to front and rear subframes and undercarriage.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 124,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,966 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,989 miles

front pads worn

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,355 miles

front brake discs and pads showing above 50% wear

rear number plate perished

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,807 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 97,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,827 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,241 miles

osr body panel damaged above wheel no sharp edges found at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,376 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,900 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 66,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,941 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,977 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 39,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,743 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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CA03 PZM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CA03 PZM, 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 CA03 PZM registered?

CA03 PZM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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