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YD53 TFN

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TFN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 67,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 65,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,564 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 61,199 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 61,199 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box section leaking. middle section corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,806 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 57,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,136 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 50,753 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear 1/2 of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs unit across bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,951 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,032 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,369 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,240 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,740 miles

rear wiperblade split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,080 miles

front nearside tyre sidewall starting to split

front offside tyre sidewall starting to split

nail in rear nearside tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,558 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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YD53 TFN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD53 TFN, 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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YD53 TFN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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