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YH53 JVP

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 JVP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,727 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Both front and rear doors have impact damage,no sharp edges found

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower door damged

Nearside Rear door damged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside both doors & rear wheel arch damaged no sharp edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion but exhaust system adequately supported

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 64,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,998 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage to wheel arch and doors

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,987 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

cut in nsr tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 31,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,496 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 JVP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH53 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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