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FY53 YLO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,168 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged hose rubbing on drive shaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,507 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management warning light illuminated

nearside headlamp partially insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,530 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,595 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management warning light is on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,745 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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FY53 YLO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY53 YLO, 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 FY53 YLO registered?

FY53 YLO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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