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EK53 YPH

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YPH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,819 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose but is secure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 97,819 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose but is secure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,783 miles

front tyres deteriorated

nearside front shock has a slight leak

Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,783 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front tyres deteriorated

nearside front shock has a slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2020 88,924 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,817 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 78,784 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,071 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 64,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,974 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,198 miles

slight travel in handbrake lever.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,141 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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EK53 YPH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

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

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