MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear water in lamp unit
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose)(ADVANCED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose)(BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ADVANCED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVANCED (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
both rear axle leading bushes deteriorated
exhaust heat shield on steering rack completely detached
front exhaust flexible section deteriorated
little reserve travel to parking brake lever)(BORDERLINE
nearside front section of bumper damaged/insecure
windscreen wiper linkage defective/insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose)(ADVANCED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose)(BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ADVANCED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVANCED (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
both rear axle leading bushes deteriorated
exhaust heat shield on steering rack completely detached
front exhaust flexible section deteriorated
little reserve travel to parking brake lever)(BORDERLINE
nearside front section of bumper damaged/insecure
windscreen wiper linkage defective/insecure
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust flexible section deteriorated
windscreen wiper linkage loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust flexible section deteriorated
windscreen wiper linkage loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to exhaust system
front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to exhaust system
front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
Coolant leak expansion tank ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
eml on
Coolant leak expansion tank ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
eml on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
EML on
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
EML on
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EML on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to rear roadsprings
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint switch on pipe (2.3.3b)
EML on
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to rear roadsprings
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SH03 YBE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YBE, 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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SH03 YBE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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