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EK53 YBR

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YBR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 73,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,219 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 11 Sep 2018 62,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,378 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,102 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 YBR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 EK53 YBR, 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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What year was EK53 YBR registered?

EK53 YBR is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EK53 YBR safe to buy?

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