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GL03 UVU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,834 mi
Last recorded108,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 108,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2018 98,809 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 98,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,209 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,514 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + perishing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both front seatbelts twisted

misting of oil around steering rack

oil leak around engine

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm) + bald on inner edge + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 88,511 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + perishing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

air freshener removed from mirror before test

both front seatbelts twisted

engine coolant below minimum

misting of oil around steering rack

oil leak around engine

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm) + bald on inner edge + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,972 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,723 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,746 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 40,571 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2010 40,571 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 34,188 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge nearside rear tyre slit cut outer wall

Pass 21 May 2008 28,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,920 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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GL03 UVU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL03 UVU, 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 GL03 UVU registered?

GL03 UVU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is GL03 UVU safe to buy?

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