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AO03 XYC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,480 mi
Last recorded72,480 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,459 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,522 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,845 miles

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 May 2019 58,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 55,126 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 51,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 49,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Pass 26 May 2015 45,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 43,250 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 40,445 miles

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

offside front tyre becoming worn inside edge

Pass 2 May 2012 38,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,794 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 22,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,049 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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AO03 XYC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AO03 XYC, 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 AO03 XYC registered?

AO03 XYC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AO03 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 XYC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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