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DY53 YGH

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,047 mi
Last recorded158,047 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YGH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 158,047 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Power steering pipe insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Rear Exhaust sheild loose

Pass 9 May 2017 152,015 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 152,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet hard to open

Pass 7 May 2016 143,119 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 126,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,240 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 79,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,087 miles

offside front tyre slight inner edge wear on tread.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,191 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,718 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 YGH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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