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EK53 YBP

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YBP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 112,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 108,905 miles

both rear lights condensated and have repair tape

both rear tyres 2mm and becoming perrished

n.s front tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on outer edge

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

o.s front tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2023 108,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear lights condensated and have repair tape

both rear tyres 2mm and becoming perrished

n.s front tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on outer edge

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

o.s front tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,600 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming perrished/slightly unbonded

mid exhaust becoming corroded and has slight blow

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 104,574 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming perrished/slightly unbonded

mid exhaust becoming corroded and has slight blow

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 100,858 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,983 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 97,913 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin egr pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,836 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,130 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,201 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .........

Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,201 miles

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

both front tyres on limit .........

front inner brake pads appear low .........

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 35,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,659 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 YBP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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