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YB03 ZWS

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,212 mi
Last recorded133,212 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZWS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 133,212 miles

Back both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Body has slight corrosion

Fail 4 May 2018 133,212 miles

Back both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 128,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 128,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 124,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 117,475 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 112,219 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 112,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,285 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 108,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 105,735 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 102,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,282 miles

front wipers worn

ticking noise from engine

Pass 1 Jun 2009 84,165 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 67,120 miles

misting on power steering rack

rear number plate marked

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,420 miles

front discs worn/lipped †front(inner) pads worn

misting on power steering rack

slight deterioration on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,008 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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YB03 ZWS is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YB03 ZWS, 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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YB03 ZWS is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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