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SH03 YJF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,552 mi
Last recorded45,552 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YJF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 45,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 45,549 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible smashed , delaminated & discoloured (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and o/s/f outter (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from intera mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner rear wheel arches surface corrosion under wheel arch liner

rear axle heavily coverd in surface corrosion

rear wiper blade split and worn

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 44,802 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and o/s/f outter (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from intera mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner rear wheel arches surface corrosion under wheel arch liner

rear axle heavily coverd in surface corrosion

rear wiper blade split and worn

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,150 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 44,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,785 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside driveshaft bearing rough

Rear exhaust corroded

coolant leak

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing noisy

oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing noisy

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,384 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,376 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 28,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,364 miles

under inflation has caused Nearside rear tyre to foul wheel trim edge and damage sidewall slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,751 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 YJF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

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

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