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YJ53 YEB

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,773 mi
Last recorded115,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YEB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly and tread starting to break through (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly and tread starting to break through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 108,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,571 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 96,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,351 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 71,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,145 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,461 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,828 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,729 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

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 YEB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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