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YH53 YSP

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

201,819 mi
Last recorded201,819 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YSP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 201,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet grill slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2023 188,066 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 167,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 147,182 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 147,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,133 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 134,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 126,235 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 126,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,341 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,745 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,777 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,366 miles

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

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,451 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,451 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,442 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,442 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,345 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,718 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 YSP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YSP, 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 YH53 YSP registered?

YH53 YSP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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