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YY03 CPN

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 CPN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 143,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 142,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 121,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 113,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 113,586 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 107,410 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 107,410 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,111 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,936 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,936 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Drivers Sun Visor cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position and which drop down obstructing the view through the swept area of the windscreen (8.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,815 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,182 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,438 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,407 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 13,407 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,346 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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YY03 CPN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY03 CPN, 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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YY03 CPN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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