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YW03 EBL

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,415 mi
Last recorded79,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 EBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,415 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main sec (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 67,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main sec (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main sec (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 56,495 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 38,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 38,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tread also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,770 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,147 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 10,147 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 4,348 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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YW03 EBL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YW03 EBL, 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 YW03 EBL registered?

YW03 EBL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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