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LY03 ATX

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,839 mi
Last recorded119,839 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 ATX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,839 miles

Both front top suspension mounts notchy in operation

Coolant leak ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 119,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs very close to inner wings/body

Both front top suspension mounts notchy in operation

Coolant leak ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 111,072 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs low

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper grill damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2018 111,072 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs low

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front bumper grill damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,289 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,857 miles

Front brake discs worn

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 83,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,354 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 75,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,122 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine air leak

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s rear tyre cut/perished - not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine air leak

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s rear tyre cut/perished - not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,377 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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LY03 ATX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY03 ATX, 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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LY03 ATX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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