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GL03 UVX

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 113,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 113,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,931 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 109,931 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,852 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,852 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,183 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 88,183 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,726 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,172 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 67,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,904 miles

Oil leak

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

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

near side front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,676 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 UVX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GL03 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

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

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