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PY53 AOF

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AOF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,887 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,093 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 49,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,218 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,215 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,568 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,154 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,417 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,281 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,630 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 13,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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PY53 AOF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY53 AOF, 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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PY53 AOF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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