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YJ53 YDK

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YDK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 74,489 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,584 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,584 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,969 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 70,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil and coolant leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISORY:BAD OIL LEAK,STEERING PIPES AND RACK ARE DAMP BUT TOO MUCH OIL OVER ENGING AND COMPONENTS TO TELL WHERE THE OIL IS LEAKING FROM

front to rear and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

gearbox stabaliser bar bushes excessively worn

Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISORY:BAD OIL LEAK,STEERING PIPES AND RACK ARE DAMP BUT TOO MUCH OIL OVER ENGING AND COMPONENTS TO TELL WHERE THE OIL IS LEAKING FROM

front to rear and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

gearbox stabaliser bar bushes excessively worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,776 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,168 miles

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside rear tyre worn on edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,004 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leaks From Engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,777 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

engien coolant system pressuriezing require attention

rear number plat slightly deteriorated but read able

Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,573 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,986 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 YDK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ53 YDK, 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 YDK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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