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DV53 AYP

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,806 mi
Last recorded87,806 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 87,806 miles

Front bumper loose but not likely to become detached

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))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 87,793 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper loose but not likely to become detached

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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 82,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,262 miles

Service brake efficiency on 55%

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,007 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,412 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,794 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,083 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,238 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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DV53 AYP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV53 AYP, 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 DV53 AYP registered?

DV53 AYP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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