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DE53 YVN

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YVN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 72,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,877 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 65,831 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,728 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deteriorating around puncture repair.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,138 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,574 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 49,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,687 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,484 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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DE53 YVN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE53 YVN, 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 DE53 YVN registered?

DE53 YVN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 YVN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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