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YF03 BSX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,240 mi
Last recorded52,240 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BSX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 52,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains front to rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides iner arch

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from axal to whee

Fail 16 Sep 2023 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains front to rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides iner arch

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from axal to whee

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides iner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides rear sill have been undesal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from axal to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear sub frame been underseald

Fail 9 Sep 2022 43,805 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative swich not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides iner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from axal to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,654 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,110 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,012 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2008 18,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,901 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 15,901 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 31 May 2006 14,209 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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YF03 BSX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF03 BSX, 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 YF03 BSX registered?

YF03 BSX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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