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EX53 YDF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,072 mi
Last recorded103,072 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YDF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front disc deterated on inner side

front s/frame corroded

fuel tank inlet pipes rusty

n/s and o/s rear lamp lens deterated

rear axle rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,576 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear seat belt slight fraying

Fail 3 Sep 2020 100,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear seat belt slight fraying

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,790 miles

both front indicators slightly opaque

slight corrosion on n/s main steel pipe at clip

Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front indicators slightly opaque

slight corrosion on n/s main steel pipe at clip

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,833 miles

front and rear axles and suspension rusty

front disc corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,327 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,986 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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EX53 YDF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX53 YDF, 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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EX53 YDF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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