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NK03 YKR

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,069 mi
Last recorded119,069 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 YKR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,069 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 114,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,188 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,529 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 93,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,520 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,664 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 88,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,640 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,404 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 59,216 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,513 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,513 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 44,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,564 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,564 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,333 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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NK03 YKR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NK03 YKR, 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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NK03 YKR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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