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NM53 YVN

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,906 mi
Last recorded75,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YVN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,350 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 75,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 73,686 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,895 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 70,895 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,566 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 69,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,408 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 68,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,294 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 50,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light scoring to front brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,160 miles

light scoring to front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,218 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 32,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,108 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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NM53 YVN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NM53 YVN, 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 NM53 YVN registered?

NM53 YVN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is NM53 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM53 YVN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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