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OY53 AOG

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,380 mi
Last recorded175,380 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 AOG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 175,380 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 175,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 148,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,361 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,866 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 108,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 63,332 miles

o/s rear wheel rim bent inside

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,270 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,259 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,250 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,728 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 22,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,345 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 19,296 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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OY53 AOG is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY53 AOG, 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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OY53 AOG is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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