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DY53 CYT

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 CYT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 75,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension component mountings corroded

various suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 13 May 2021 75,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle and mounts have surface rust

Pass 21 May 2019 64,394 miles

Rear axle and mount prescribed areas both sides corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 64,387 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 60,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,696 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 42,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 39,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,334 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 33,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,422 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,531 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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DY53 CYT is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DY53 CYT, 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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DY53 CYT is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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