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DY53 CXP

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,140 mi
Last recorded50,140 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 CXP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 40,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,830 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2021 35,830 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2020 33,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,442 miles

front and rear suspension rusty on surface

minor leak on power steering pipe/hose

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 10,983 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 10,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,530 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 6,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 5,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 4,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,997 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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DY53 CXP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DY53 CXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 CXP registered?

DY53 CXP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 CXP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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