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YF53 YHW

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YHW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,569 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osr tyre worn on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,769 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,447 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,548 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,911 miles

o,s,r brake pipe starting too rust

o,s,r wheel out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,237 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,338 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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YF53 YHW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF53 YHW, 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 YF53 YHW registered?

YF53 YHW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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