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YH03 CAX

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 CAX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer around pipe rear silencer has been removed and modified (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 119,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer around pipe rear silencer has been removed and modified (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner to flexi

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear suspension, springs, shockers and axle

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,529 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,052 miles

child seat

Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

child seat

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,558 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers slight smear

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/f lower panel damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,258 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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YH03 CAX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YH03 CAX, 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 YH03 CAX registered?

YH03 CAX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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