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CX53 YZA

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,638 mi
Last recorded99,638 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,628 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,047 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,825 miles

Front Wear in wiper linkage

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

Offside Front Headlamp glass foging

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Wear in wiper linkage

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

Offside Front Headlamp glass foging

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,458 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,557 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,861 miles

Back box bracket broken, system still supported

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,493 miles

Back box hanger broken, system still supported

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,847 miles

exhaust rear box hanger broken,exhaust heat shiled insecure.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,847 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 21,847 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CX53 YZA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CX53 YZA, 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 CX53 YZA registered?

CX53 YZA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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