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EP03 MHY

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,480 mi
Last recorded90,480 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 MHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,953 miles

Back box exhaust hanger snapped.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

OSF brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear OSR brake pipe slightly corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,953 miles

Back box exhaust hanger snapped.

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

OSF brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear OSR brake pipe slightly corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,566 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,998 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system adaquately supported

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,020 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front disc pitted

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc pitted

offside front disc worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 64,020 miles

offside front disc pitted

offside front disc worn

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front disc pitted

nearside front disc worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 46,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,869 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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EP03 MHY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EP03 MHY, 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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EP03 MHY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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