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DG53 YNZ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YNZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 139,355 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 139,355 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 132,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,409 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEAD LIGHTS (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 127,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 120,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 113,419 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,098 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,653 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,653 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,963 miles

rear nearside seatbelt child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,577 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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DG53 YNZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG53 YNZ, 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 DG53 YNZ registered?

DG53 YNZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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