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YG03 LXK

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 LXK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,002 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber noisy

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 99,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 80,557 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,941 miles

clutch pedal rubber badly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2017 70,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not release under load (5.2.5a)

clutch pedal rubber badly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2015 59,727 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake hose retaining clip fitted wrong

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,201 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,323 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 443,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,432 miles

front tyres getting low.n/s/f tyre slight outside wall damage,run flat

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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YG03 LXK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG03 LXK, 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 YG03 LXK registered?

YG03 LXK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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