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YH53 YTB

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,557 mi
Last recorded75,557 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YTB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,557 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,557 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Aug 2014 70,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,545 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,885 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 59,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,089 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,978 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,331 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 YTB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

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

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