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OY53 BYT

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,730 mi
Last recorded73,730 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 BYT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 73,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,383 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 57,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,035 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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OY53 BYT is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYT, 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 OY53 BYT registered?

OY53 BYT is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is OY53 BYT safe to buy?

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