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AJ03 YUS

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,502 mi
Last recorded124,502 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YUS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 124,502 miles

Coolant leak (coolant bottle cracked and leaking)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 124,502 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak coolant bottle cracked and leaking ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 110,362 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,068 miles

Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust adequately supported.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,063 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 29 May 2014 78,730 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 70,216 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 70,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 67,128 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 59,136 miles

Damage to OSF wing at lower rear edge.

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 47,227 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 47,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2009 41,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,795 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)

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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AJ03 YUS is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AJ03 YUS, 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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AJ03 YUS is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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