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SH03 YBS

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,227 mi
Last recorded93,227 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YBS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,227 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,628 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,090 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,464 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 YBS is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

SH03 YBS is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is SH03 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 YBS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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