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YE53 YXJ

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 YXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,830 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2025 94,830 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2024 93,451 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 93,451 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 90,520 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 87,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,159 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,760 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,760 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure valve (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 73,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 69,615 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 65,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,735 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,727 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,545 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,800 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,432 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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YE53 YXJ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE53 YXJ, 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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YE53 YXJ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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