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YU03 LHB

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 LHB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,147 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2020 106,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2018 102,284 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Fail 20 Dec 2018 102,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,947 miles

Nearside wing mirror slight damage to glass

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,449 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,107 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,105 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

Offside rear tyre has thorns in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,735 miles

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

brake pipes have a protective coating of grease

Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,236 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum level

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,795 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,668 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Water Leak From Thermostat Housing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,692 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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YU03 LHB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YU03 LHB, 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 YU03 LHB registered?

YU03 LHB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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