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YH53 YSZ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,508 mi
Last recorded77,508 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,192 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,611 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,186 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,183 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,934 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 YSZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

YH53 YSZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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