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HJ03 VGA

2003 Mazda MPV

Green Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,101 mi
Last recorded122,101 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VGA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 122,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 116,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 116,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine MIL on

i. exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jun 2011 103,494 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 103,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,742 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 95,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on outside edge

offside front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,819 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 71,819 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Feb 2007 59,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,960 miles

windscreen o/s stone chipped...

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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HJ03 VGA is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Green with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ03 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ03 VGA is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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