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AU53 YYB

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,889 mi
Last recorded79,889 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YYB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,803 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,803 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both front both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,127 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,192 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 70,192 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,166 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,166 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,593 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,738 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,239 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight noise and slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,279 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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AU53 YYB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AU53 YYB, 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 AU53 YYB registered?

AU53 YYB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 YYB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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