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SH03 YHZ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,856 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,833 miles

engine oil leak

frontbumper has slight damagebut still sucure

rear bumper cracked but not sharp

Fail 21 Nov 2011 86,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

frontbumper has slight damagebut still sucure

rear bumper cracked but not sharp

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,880 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,519 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 65,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

noise at fan belt area or alternator

slight vibration at flywheel

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,877 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 40,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,843 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 YHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

SH03 YHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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