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AK53 YZM

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,973 mi
Last recorded82,973 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YZM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 82,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded and holed, not effecting structural integrity

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded but not to excess

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 75,828 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded but not to excess

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight cracking to all four tyre treads

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,672 miles

Rear Both tyres perished in tread.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,672 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Both tyres perished in tread.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,715 miles

rusted steering & suspension components.

security of rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,256 miles

heavily protected fuel & brake pipes.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,850 miles

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

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes & brake hose ferrules.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,626 miles

Offside rear coil spring lower section badly corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,730 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,560 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 YZM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YZM, 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 AK53 YZM registered?

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

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