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SH03 YBA

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,033 mi
Last recorded100,033 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YBA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,033 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,085 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,020 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,898 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,231 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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SH03 YBA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

SH03 YBA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SH03 YBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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