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GJ03 BGU

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,650 mi
Last recorded158,650 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 BGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 158,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 153,498 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 148,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 137,163 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

front foglights not working

nearside rear alloy wheel slightly buckled

offside rear tyre beginning to deteriorate

traction control light on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 137,163 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

front foglights not working

nearside rear alloy wheel slightly buckled

offside rear tyre beginning to deteriorate

traction control light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 126,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 126,800 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 117,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 117,175 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2009 105,962 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2008 93,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 79,784 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 79,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,669 miles

official parking permit fitted to offside (not restricting view)

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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GJ03 BGU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ03 BGU, 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 GJ03 BGU registered?

GJ03 BGU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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