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AK53 YBF

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,444 mi
Last recorded75,444 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 75,444 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Heat shield above steering rack insecure

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

Pass 6 May 2023 70,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both tyres rotation wrong way

Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,929 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 59,929 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 37,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 37,110 miles

damage to wheel trims

Fail 29 Dec 2016 37,110 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

damage to wheel trims

Pass 31 Aug 2015 36,486 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,562 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,231 miles

slight wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,780 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to n/s/r bumper

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,697 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,307 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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AK53 YBF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK53 YBF, 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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AK53 YBF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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