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YC03 TCU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,291 mi
Last recorded69,291 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 TCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 69,291 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2015 69,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2014 62,870 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2013 56,982 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 56,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 51,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 47,586 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 41,888 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack.

driver wiper blade split slightly but sleans screen ok.

Pass 1 Jun 2009
Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,256 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 29,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,511 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,148 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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YC03 TCU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC03 TCU, 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 YC03 TCU registered?

YC03 TCU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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