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YC53 KUV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,873 mi
Last recorded88,873 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 88,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking slightly, no cords or ply currently visible.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,302 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,853 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,117 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 26,095 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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YC53 KUV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC53 KUV, 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 YC53 KUV registered?

YC53 KUV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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