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YJ53 LZN

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,886 mi
Last recorded113,886 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LZN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,886 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 113,886 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 102,779 miles

injector leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

injector leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,539 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 93,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,426 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,956 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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YJ53 LZN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ53 LZN, 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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YJ53 LZN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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