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YE03 LXB

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LXB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,278 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 64,691 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,250 miles

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wing damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,250 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,879 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AND LOOSE

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,192 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 23,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YE03 LXB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE03 LXB, 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 YE03 LXB registered?

YE03 LXB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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