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YM03 MKJ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 MKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 118,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,352 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,475 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,484 miles

both front brake discs have slight surface corosion

Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs have slight surface corosion

Pass 10 May 2013 65,285 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 57,846 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 51,637 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 45,063 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 38,634 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 38,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 31,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,408 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 18,557 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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YM03 MKJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM03 MKJ, 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 YM03 MKJ registered?

YM03 MKJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is YM03 MKJ safe to buy?

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