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YB53 KWC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,915 mi
Last recorded33,915 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KWC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 33,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 28,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,489 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,774 miles

service brake effort low @ 45%

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,565 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,341 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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YB53 KWC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB53 KWC, 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 YB53 KWC registered?

YB53 KWC is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 KWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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