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EF03 CBY

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,417 mi
Last recorded70,417 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,417 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 62,712 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,173 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)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,304 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 30,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

both front tyres wearing unevenly (tracking?)

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack

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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EF03 CBY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF03 CBY, 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 EF03 CBY registered?

EF03 CBY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EF03 CBY safe to buy?

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