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OY03 TWL

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,393 mi
Last recorded73,393 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 TWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 71,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch and top of tyre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 65,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 56,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,916 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,916 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 40,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,157 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 29,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 23,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,513 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,548 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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OY03 TWL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY03 TWL, 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 OY03 TWL registered?

OY03 TWL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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