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GJ03 UBA

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,147 mi
Last recorded167,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 UBA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 167,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 162,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres cracking on side wall inner

nearside & offside rearCorrosion detected at inner sills not considered to be excessive

Fail 22 Jun 2016 162,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres cracking on side wall inner

nearside & offside rearCorrosion detected at inner sills not considered to be excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2015 157,140 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 157,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 150,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 125,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 124,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,722 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2010 82,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 60,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,643 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,123 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 UBA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

GJ03 UBA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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