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YY03 VLV

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,438 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 112,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 103,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,996 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 94,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 68,747 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 43,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,934 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 VLV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLV, 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 YY03 VLV registered?

YY03 VLV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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