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SH03 YAY

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,152 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,485 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 10,316 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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SH03 YAY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH03 YAY, 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 SH03 YAY registered?

SH03 YAY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is SH03 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 YAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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