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YH53 YSU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,184 mi
Last recorded37,184 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 37,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure brackets damaged (1.7.3)

Offside Front bumper damaged/insecure

Rear brakes very little effort requirements only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustments or repair

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,114 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,414 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,853 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 22,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,603 miles

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

both front wipers begining to split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,897 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,943 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 YSU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

YH53 YSU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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