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FR03 AYL

2003 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

239,630 mi
Last recorded239,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 AYL
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 239,630 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 239,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 235,417 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 231,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 229,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 225,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 222,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 217,270 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 210,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 210,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 190,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside reverse light unit full of water

Oil leak gearbox sump ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 190,329 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside reverse light unit full of water

Oil leak gearbox sump ()

Fail 29 Jul 2015 171,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 171,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 151,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 151,956 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 124,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 101,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 86,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,496 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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FR03 AYL is a 2003 Mazda MPV in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR03 AYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FR03 AYL registered?

FR03 AYL is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FR03 AYL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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