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GJ03 RZA

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,844 mi
Last recorded113,844 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,452 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,026 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,154 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,154 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,991 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,802 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,418 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,018 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 20,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,062 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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GJ03 RZA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

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

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