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VE53 YYO

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,359 mi
Last recorded138,359 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YYO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,359 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 125,598 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 116,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,895 miles

damp around o/s/f drive shaft sill

rear exhaust poor condition

steering rack damp

both rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded on limit

Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front side lights very dim

both rear brake pipes corroded on limit

both rear coil springs corroded

damp around o/s/f drive shaft sill

power steering pipe insecure o/s/f

rear exhaust poor condition

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,010 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 101,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,700 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,943 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,430 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,578 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 34,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,396 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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VE53 YYO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VE53 YYO, 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 VE53 YYO registered?

VE53 YYO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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