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YH53 JVE

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 JVE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gator severely deteriorated and will need attention

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 133,236 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slightly Corrosion Offside Front Sill

Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres - perishing on inner sidewalls

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres - perishing on inner sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,883 miles

offside outersill showing sighs of corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,563 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,464 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 63,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

sidewall damage to front tyres

Fail 10 Jul 2009 50,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,118 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,546 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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YH53 JVE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH53 JVE, 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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YH53 JVE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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