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PL03 VGJ

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 104,423 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,560 miles

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

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,327 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,285 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 53,285 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,955 miles

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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PL03 VGJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL03 VGJ, 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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What year was PL03 VGJ registered?

PL03 VGJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PL03 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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