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OY03 YUL

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YUL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,847 miles

Bodywork damage

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 92,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Bodywork damage

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 859,225 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 859,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 81,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,262 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,245 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,057 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 May 2011 43,628 miles

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)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,910 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 YUL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUL, 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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OY03 YUL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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