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YJ53 VHK

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,105 mi
Last recorded72,105 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 72,105 miles

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 69,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, rear half's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,233 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED DUE TO CAR BEEN STOOD

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 37,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 33,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,345 miles

slight cracks in O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 14,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,746 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 VHK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHK, 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 YJ53 VHK registered?

YJ53 VHK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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