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FD03 PHY

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,026 mi
Last recorded64,026 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 PHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine slight missfire??

Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front head light lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2022 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head light lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,160 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 32,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 29,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,302 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 26,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,684 miles

slight fluid misting power steering rack pinion area

Fail 1 Jun 2017 24,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fluid misting power steering rack pinion area

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,838 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 17,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 17,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front sidelights slightly dim

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,244 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 16,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,717 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 16,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,138 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,349 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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FD03 PHY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FD03 PHY, 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 FD03 PHY registered?

FD03 PHY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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