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YL03 FHW

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,789 mi
Last recorded82,789 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FHW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,789 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,556 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 78,556 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 68,604 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 68,604 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,856 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 57,856 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML light on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,951 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 49,275 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 May 2019 43,827 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,350 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 43,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 42,735 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 42,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 41,429 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 41,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished badly to outside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,606 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL WORN

N/S/R SIDE WALL CRACKED

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,080 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,604 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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YL03 FHW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YL03 FHW, 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 YL03 FHW registered?

YL03 FHW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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