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EK53 YHD

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,714 mi
Last recorded149,714 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YHD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 149,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 143,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 124,225 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,200 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,930 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 77,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres are wearing on shoulders

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,206 miles

front tyres are wearing on shoulders

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,808 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 58,808 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,179 miles

Hand brake travel high

N/s/front wiper judders

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel high

N/s/front wiper judders

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,545 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,361 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,866 miles

front brakes out of balance

oil dripping from sump

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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EK53 YHD is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EK53 YHD, 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 EK53 YHD registered?

EK53 YHD is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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