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DY53 DZF

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,558 mi
Last recorded96,558 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 DZF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,112 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,599 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,327 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 23,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,124 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 10,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DZF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY53 DZF, 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 DZF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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