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OY03 XLR

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,613 mi
Last recorded84,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 XLR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,943 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing lumpy and uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,867 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 80,867 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,276 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

front Brake Discs worn

Fail 26 Jan 2017 77,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

front Brake Discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,645 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,492 miles

nearside rear Tyre has deep cut in outer side wall - not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,492 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 rear Tyre has deep cut in outer side wall - not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,190 miles

nearside rear Tyre has deep cut in outer side wall - not exposing cords

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,225 miles

N/S/F Tyre Side Wall cut

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,760 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 16,715 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre outter side wall cut not down to cord

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 XLR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

OY03 XLR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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