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EK53 RYZ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,658 mi
Last recorded133,658 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RYZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 133,658 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 133,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 125,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 125,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leck

Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leck

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,470 miles

Nearside Front slightly worn on outer tread

Nearside Rear slightly worn on outer tread

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,020 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,743 miles

nearside rear and offside tyres worn outter edges

Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,743 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside tyres worn outter edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,419 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 37,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,991 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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EK53 RYZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK53 RYZ, 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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EK53 RYZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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