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FE03 XMM

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XMM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 121,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 121,551 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 3 Nov 2023 121,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,266 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 119,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 118,197 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 118,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 109,407 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

split in air vacuum pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,704 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2017 105,704 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

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

water leak ,serious one could be water pump

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 86,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,612 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 72,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 66,440 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 66,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,705 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 45,943 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 37,827 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 37,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise PAS steering rack damp with oil/seeping from a seal slightly

Pass 19 May 2006 20,803 miles

unable to correctly check n/s/r seat and belt due to child seat fitted. †

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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FE03 XMM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 FE03 XMM, 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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FE03 XMM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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