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FB03 JXT

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,963 mi
Last recorded85,963 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 JXT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,963 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 85,963 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear main axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

oil level low

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 8 Mar 2019 83,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear main axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

oil level low

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,603 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)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,603 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,238 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,238 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,242 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,191 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 57,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,947 miles

near/side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,046 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,537 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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FB03 JXT is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FB03 JXT, 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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FB03 JXT is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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